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Q. What do you understand by the term ‘social justice’? Explain why it is imperative for a society to promote social justice.

📍 Introduction
Social justice refers to a fair and just relationship between the individual and society. It seeks equitable distribution of wealth, opportunities and privileges and addresses socio-economic inequalities through the rule of law.

📍 Why is Social Justice Imperative?
🟢 Equality: Ensures equitable access to wealth, health, well-being, justice and opportunities.

🟢 Diversity: Recognises and accommodates social differences, preventing resentment and hostility.

🟢 Economic Upliftment: Improves the socio-economic status of disadvantaged groups.

🟢 Strengthening Democracy: Promotes equality of status and opportunity, social security and social welfare.

🟢 Human Dignity: Enables individuals to live a meaningful and dignified life.

🟢 Protection of the Marginalised: Mitigates the suffering of the poor, weaker sections, Dalits, tribals and other deprived groups.

🟢 Human Resource Development: Equitable access to health and education helps develop human potential.

🟢 Freedom from Discrimination: Helps eradicate caste discrimination, untouchability and other social barriers.

🟢 Improving the Status of Women: Addresses gender discrimination and harmful practices such as dowry and female foeticide, while promoting girls’ education.

🟢 Accessible Legal Justice: Ensures a cheap, expeditious and effective justice system irrespective of social or economic status.

📍 Conclusion
Social justice is a dynamic instrument for improving the conditions of marginalised sections and ensuring just relations between different groups in society. Its effective implementation can ensure human dignity, equal opportunities and an inclusive, equitable and harmonious society.

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