SOCIAL JUSTICE

SOCIAL JUSTICE IN EDUCATION

SOCIAL JUSTICE IN EDUCATION

Introduction

The term social justice refers to the ideas of creating a society and institution that is based on the principles of solidarity and egalitarianism. Social justice, focuses on valuing the right of a human being, and recognizes the dignity of every individual. This notion demands equal right and opportunities for each & every individual. From the poorest person to the richest person each person should be given neutral, fair play. This concept stress equal rights for every individual without any discrimination of ethnicity, color, religion and historical background (Swift, 2001, pp1). Social justice in education has become a burning issue all over the world. It has been claimed that only selected students are able to study in elite schools because of social discrimination. A impecunious individual cannot afford to educate his children in a collaborative school. Now day's education has become a lucrative business. The officials of the education institutions do not treat the needy individuals with equal respect. Education is regarded as a social right of every human being. Each and every individual have the right to receive education without any social discrimination (Siddiqui, 2010, pp1).

Discussion

Rawl's theory on social justice

The theory of Rawl's on social justice argues that justice should be provided to every individual regardless of their social class. Rawl divided his social justice theory in to two principals. First principle is based on the liberal philosophy, where equal liberty is established for every individual. Second principle is based on equality values, where each and every member of the society has the liberty to avail equal opportunities (Rawls, 1971, pp1).

Robert Nozick challenged Rawl's theory

Robert Nozick challenged Rawl's ideology of a equitable society. Nozick acknowledges the concept of social justice but argues it is the good willing of individuals', which should define their charitable abilities. Whilst Rawl supports the notion that all individuals are entitled to same privileges, Nozick disagrees and argues every individual is entitled to their possession and should not have to share whether or not people's ordinary assets are capricious from an ethical point of view they are permitted to them, and to what flows from them'; (Nozick, Distributive Justice p. 226). Although both theorists acknowledge the importance of social justice amongst a civil society, the debate on distributive justice still remains. Nozick's a strong argument on an individual's choice to share their possession may overshadow Rawl's set of principles, which entails fairness for all. Social justice is the principle, which promotes equality, fairness and interrelates with the concept of liberty.

Social justice in education

When the term social justice is associated with education it presents a very noticeable depiction. Social justice in education means that every individual has an equal right to gain knowledge without any social discrimination. In the current education, scenario the rich is getting richer and the poor is getting poorer due to social inequality. There is a desperate need to reduce the social discrimination of elite schools and conventional public ...