JUSTICE

Globalised World and Social Justice

Globalised World and Social Justice

Introduction

Justice remains a complex subject both on theoretical and practical basis. There are many types of justice, including restorative and distributive. Both of these terms have different meanings in various situations. The debate about the applicability of justice is not new and it continues till today. This paper presents the concept of justice with relation to the globalised world, with its applicability in the contemporary modern world. The report also presents the concept of globalisation also relate with the social justice and its impact on the entire world economically and socially.

Concept of Justice

Historically, the concept of justice is based on equality. It means that justice requires the states to treat individuals as equal. But in practical terms, it is very difficult to assume or create such an ideal situation, where, all individuals enjoy equal status. A fact stands that all humans are not equal (Mower 2008, pp.75). Pertaining to this universal truth, there exists an inherent distinction or differentiation that hinders the applicability of justice on the basis of equality.

Plato and his followers have conceived justice on the basis of inequality. This inequality persists in hierarchical form. This means that provision of justice should be based on merit. This is what the basic concept prevailing in this world today. According to Aristotle, intellectual and moral virtues are two basic components, which define merit, when it comes to justice and he calls it the pure form of distributive justice.

Most of the thinkers, including, Locke and Rousseau have presented a wholly different view in their theories. They perceive justice as a form of right or ownership, which applies to every individual. For example, an individual, who has the power to own a piece of land, or one who has understood the value of rights for himself, is bound to be treated with justice on all accounts (Folger 2008, pp.10). For example, if a there is a situation that requires an individual to be punished, then all the issues should be taken into consideration, before finalizing the verdict in favour or against the culprit. This example emphasizes the need that punishment should be justified and it should not be based on racial or ethnic background.

Justice in the Modern World

The historical meaning of justice has not changed. In today's world as well, justice is measured in accordance with a prescribed set of values, which are determined on the basis of property, rights, racial or ethnic background and power. The prevailing practice of justice in contemporary times can best be understood by applying the concept on the political front. The prevailing conflicts and their increasing intensity is a vivid proof of the fact that the international community - the United Nations has failed to restore peace and justice in the regions inflicted by wars and other kinds of sufferings (Deutsch 2008, pp.96). The so called justice for all slogans has failed and now, we can see a clear picture that shows that justice ...