“Social justice may be broadly understood as the fair and compassionate distribution of the fruits of economic growth.” (United Nations)
"a state or doctrine of egalitarianism." (Mirriam-Webster Dictionary)
definition of egalitarianism: 1) a belief in human equality with respect to social, political, and economic affairs; 2) a social philosophy advocating the removal of inequalities among people (Mirriam-Webster Dictionary)
“Social justice is the view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities.” (National Association of Social Workers)
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