(In)Equalities, Social Inequality and Social Justice: Essential Concepts for Analysing Inequalities Within and Among Countries
摘要
This chapter focuses on the concepts of equality, social inequalitySocial inequality, and social justiceSocial justice. Reducing inequalitiesInequality requires a multifaceted approach that includes understanding and addressing the complex intersections of various forms of discriminationDiscrimination and privilege at different levels, specifically within institutions such as families, communities, and statesState (governments). InequalitiesInequality have always existed within and between countries, but they become unjust when they create barriers for certain groups of people in accessing resources necessary to lead a fulfilling life with dignity and without fear. Social justiceSocial justice provides a framework for promotingPromoting an equitable distribution of resources and opportunities, recognising the dynamic and ever-changing nature of social power hierarchies.