Social Injustice in the USA

Social Injustice

Introduction

Social injustice is one of the issues in the society that is considered to be the subject of different research studies . Importance of the study regarding the issue can be attributed to the different issues in the society that emanates from the force that is referred to as social injustice

The problems related to social injustice specifically in the United States cover a diverging number of concerns . These include the different aspect such as the political , economic and cultural aspects These facets are considered to be essential

in the determination of the history , the present state and even the tendencies that can result from social injustice issues (Landtman , 1938

Social Injustice Defined

Being a negative issue in the society , it is an important goal to be able to eliminate social injustice . Eradicating the said situation can be possible if a level of knowledge can be attained and the significance of the data gathered can be deciphers and utilized . The primary phase in the resolution of the social problem is through the definition

Social injustice can be characterized as the lack and even absence of the state of justice . Thus , the issue on social injustice can be related to different problems and crisis in the society such as inequality , discrimination , social stratification , and the access to resources . The cases of social injustice are considered by Aristotle as a deviation from the social and political norms which can be attributed to incompetent leadership . This is based on the belief that the state must be the ultimate expression of equality . The condition of social injustice limits human rights even to the extent that hinders the practice of such notions (Ross , 1928

Human rights become one of the most important measures of social injustice . This is due to the fact that these rights define the ideas and social concepts that are breached by the state of social injustice Included in the concepts that are advocated by social justice are the uplifting of the education system , the resolution on problems on poverty , prevention of different forms of crimes , the improvement of the quality of life by decreasing inequality and social stratification and segregation (Landtman , 1938

Possible Root of Social Injustice

Due to the prevalence of the said issues in the United States resolution and advocacies to end such condition became one of the most sought out subjects . Such condition of social injustice can be considered theoretically less ubiquitous in developed countries such as the United States , thus , resolving these issues gained attention . One of the important notions that were viewed as one of the root causes of social inequality and factions in the country is multiculturalism

The hostility of certain groups in the American society can be attributed to the fact that based on certain studies , a continuous decline in the original race that inhabits the United States is occurring . Not only that this phenomenon can be predominantly observed in the society , such situation is also evident in the government and politics . Such occurrence reallocates the perceived power held by the white Americans . The groups that agree with the process of multiculturalism on the basis of equal participation and equality approved this phenomenon . On the other hand , the groups that wanted to conserve the original culture regardless of their possible advocacy to end discrimination do not approve (Chavez , 1994 . This can be included in one of the reasons for the social injustice , inequality due to the differences in culture , race and origin (Morris , 2002

There are more to social inequality than the issue related to culture Another expression of inequality is the case of social stratification Social stratification is rooted on the different issues and can vary on the basis of different factors . These include cross cultural differences , in relation to the presence of different cultures in the United States . On the other hand , even regardless of the issues concerning cultural differences , social stratification in relation to economic differences and other factors . The differences in the access to resources can be attributed to the distribution of resources . Other issues regarding social inequality and stratification is in relation to the groupings on the basis of the demographic differences such as gender and age (Ellis , 1994 US Information Agency , 1997

There are certain manifestations of these social differences and characteristics that can lead to social inequality , social stratification and ultimately to social injustice . One of these is the judgment of the capabilities of the women population against the men The position that is held by the female population in the community has evolved through the course of history . Although their participation in the society and the importance of the role that they play in the man 's world continue to increase , prejudices are still occurring (Landtman 1938

Such cases are considered to be some of the scenarios that serve as the possible reasons that can lead to the magnification of the differences between the members of the population . These are also the main basis for the stratification and the increased occurrence of social injustice .The State of Social Injustice

In the study of the prevalence of social injustice in the United States , it is important to consider the facts on the basis of the violations against human rights . This is due to the fact that social injustice is greatly related to the facts that the situations surrounding its occurrence greatly involved

One of the primary declarations in the state of desecration of the rights of the people is the failure to recognize the person on the basis of race and social group . This can be exemplified by the continuous delineation and misjudgment of the dark-skinned Americans as members of the workforce although slavery has already been abolished for a long period of time . Slavery is another nature of social injustice . It is also a form of negligence and failure to give the rights to the people Based on the declaration of human rights , it is also considered to be a social injustice to treat genders unequally . Other forms of stratification such as religious differences and intellectual capabilities which are used to cause harm or hinder their freedom can be considered as social injustice (Steiner Alston , 1996 US Information Agency , 1997

Social injustice can also be related to the infringement of the rights such as independent living and free from control from different groups including the government . Aside from the way of life even the interference in the right for expression and even access to resources and privileges on education and other facilities such as healthcare Refusal to provide such benefits can be considered as social injustice (Landman , 2006 Steiner Alston , 1996 US Information Agency , 1997

Included in the most serious cases of social injustice is the application of violence and the failure to achieve justice and punishment against perpetrators in cases harm has been done . There are certain notions of this particular type of social injustice . One is in relation to the perpetration of the punishment . Based on the rights of a human being , punishment given is limited by the legal ways to reprimand in cases of wrongdoings that have been due trial . Excessive punishment and unlawful acts of humiliation triggered by lower stature in the society can be accounted for as an extreme case of injustice perpetrated even by the law enforcers . Through the point of view of the victims on the other hand , it can also be considered as injustice when a crime that was committed was not punished mainly on the basis of inequality or social stratification . The failure to hinder and the performance of such acts is social injustice at large (Landman , 2006 Steiner Alston , 1996 US Information Agency , 1997

Resolving the Social Injustice

Based on the presented scenario and cases of social injustice , there are different ways that can be undertaken to be able to improve the state of justice system and even eradicate the notion in relation to the injustice in the society

One of the most important weapons is the declaration of the human rights . This will empower the public regarding the right to act and seek the help of the authorities . It is an important notion to consider that once any of the right of a human being is hindered and breached , it can be considered as an act of social injustice , thus , are needed to be acted upon accordingly (Landman , 2006 Steiner Alston , 1996

Another essential view is related to the advocacy for unity in the United States . This is the fight to accept the differences of every citizen that can enable co-existence . One of the most important targets of the said movement is the eradication of the factors that can lead to inequality . One of the notions included in the said act is the acceptance of multiculturalism in the United States stating equal rights in the society , may it be for jobs and access to different facilities to cooperation in different organization especially the government (Chavez 1994 US Information Agency , 1997

Economic equality is one of the most important goals that can be undertaken by the US to be able to achieve social justice . This can be considered as the biggest challenge . Aside from the fact that financial factors are considered to be the most significant issue in the occurrence of social injustice , the present economic trend is also far from being fair and equal . The increasing difference between the financial capability of the rich and the poor members of the population is the best manifestation of the situation (Carroll , 1992 . Achieving equal distribution and access to resources can be considered as the major resolution that can be undertaken by the authorities and the leaders of the nation

Conclusion

In the shadow of social injustice , the groups and social strata in the American society can be considered to have increasing difficulty in the years to come . On the other hand , the rich and the upper classes can gain increasing power , even to be able to influence and maneuver the leaders of the state . In such a scenario the prevalence of social injustice will dominate

This can only be a glimpse of the future of the population not only in the United States but in most countries in the world . A reality waiting to be fulfilled , if not hindered by the concerted efforts of the different groups in the society advocating social justice with the participation of the public and the authorities and political leaders as well

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