4.1 - Contested Meanings

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Varied Definitions

 

Reinterpretation

 

Dynamic Concepts

 

Concepts:

Liberalism	Equal moral worth and political equality
Realism	Equality of power as unnatural
Feminism	Gender Equality
Marxism	Economic Equality

 

Theories of Justice#

• Social Justice
  • Fair distribution of benefits within society
• Legal Justice
  • Fair legal procedures.
• Cosmopolitan Justice
  • Global responsibilities beyond national boundaries

 

Liberty#

• Positive Liberty
  • positive liberty emphasizes the ability of individuals to act according to their own will and control their own lives. Self-determination and agency are important, so they can shape their destiny and goals
• Negative Liberty
  • The absence of external constraints on individual action. Freedom from interference, allowing individuals to act without undue restrictions or prohibitions

Equality#

• Equality of opportunity
  • To have the same starting point
• Equality of Outcome
  • everyone achieves the same end point
• Substantive Equality
  • Equitable outcomes for marginalized groups

Justice:#

the access to justice is fundamental, barriers