Injustice
Injustice
Injustice (/ɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/) is a term used to describe situations or actions that are perceived as morally wrong, unfair, or in violation of the rights of individuals or groups. The term is often used in legal and social contexts to refer to violations of laws or social norms that result in harm or disadvantage to individuals or groups.
Etymology
The term "injustice" is derived from the Latin word "injustus", which means "not right" or "not fair". The prefix "in-" means "not" and "justus" means "right" or "fair".
Related Terms
- Justice: The concept of fairness, moral rightness, and conformity to rules, law, or reason. It is often contrasted with injustice.
- Equity: The principle of fairness in law, which may correct or supplement the law where it is inadequate or unjust.
- Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
- Human Rights: The basic rights and freedoms to which all individuals are entitled, often seen as being violated in cases of injustice.
- Social Justice: The view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities, often invoked in discussions of systemic or structural injustice.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Injustice
- Wikipedia's article - Injustice
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