Principles of Social Justice Flashcards
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What are the three principles of social justice?

  • Freedom, Equality and Support
  • Sustainability, Community and Diversity
  • Equity, Diversity and Supportive Environments (correct)
  • Justice, Equity and Fairness
  • Define equity.

    Fair distribution of resources and funding and accessibility.

    Define diversity.

    The elimination of prejudice and discrimination. Encouraging men and women of diverse, racial, social and economical groups to play major roles to understand and come together as a community.

    Define supportive environments.

    <p>Maintaining supportive environments in physical, social, economical and political aspects of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for equity within social justice?

    <p>Local, state and federal governments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can communities promote diversity within the environment?

    <p>Involving different groups in activities, recognizing the cultural and social diversity of society, and examining and evaluating diverse values, beliefs and attitudes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can supportive environments be improved?

    <p>Ensuring people have access to resources and opportunities for empowerment that will support their health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of social justice?

    <p>To allow people to reach their optimum health; equal opportunity is essential.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do equal opportunities require?

    <p>Interventions to reduce disadvantage and ensure that people's life chances are more equal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where should the focus of social justice be in Australia?

    <p>People living on the fringes of society, marginalized communities, ATSI people, people living below the poverty line.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the goals of social justice?

    <p>To achieve effective health promotion, share resources, address the needs of individuals and communities, empower individuals to act, and assist in the identification of health priorities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can social justice be achieved?

    <p>Delivering preventive health services, prioritizing health spending, and establishing healthy public policy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Principles of Social Justice

    • Three core principles: Equity, Diversity, Supportive Environments.

    Equity

    • Involves fair distribution of resources and funding.
    • Emphasizes accessibility for all individuals.

    Diversity

    • Aims to eliminate prejudice and discrimination.
    • Promotes participation of men and women from various racial, social, and economic backgrounds.
    • Encourages community understanding and cohesion.

    Supportive Environments

    • Focuses on creating supportive conditions across physical, social, economic, and political domains.

    Responsibility for Equity

    • Equity in social justice is primarily the responsibility of local, state, and federal governments.

    Promoting Diversity in Communities

    • Engage different groups in community activities.
    • Acknowledge and celebrate cultural and social diversity.
    • Evaluate varying values and beliefs to foster a unified community.

    Improving Supportive Environments

    • Enhance access to resources and opportunities for individuals.
    • Empower communities to support health and well-being.

    Aim of Social Justice

    • Strives to enable individuals to achieve optimal health.
    • Focuses on equal opportunity as a fundamental goal.

    Equal Opportunities Requirements

    • Necessary interventions to diminish disadvantages.
    • Ensures more equitable life chances for individuals.

    Focus of Social Justice in Australia

    • Concentrates on marginalized communities and individuals living on the fringes of society.
    • Addresses the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those below the poverty line.

    Goals of Social Justice

    • Effective health promotion and resource sharing.
    • Addressing individual and community needs.
    • Empower individuals and identify health priorities.

    Achieving Social Justice

    • Deliver preventive health services to those in need.
    • Prioritize health spending for equitable access.
    • Establish healthy public policies to support community health.

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    Test your knowledge of the key principles of social justice through these flashcards. You'll explore concepts such as equity, diversity, and the importance of supportive environments. Each card presents a term and its definition to enhance your understanding.

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