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Dr. BR Ambedkar about Social Justice
Social justice is the spirit and vision of the Indian Constitution. It is the duty of the state to secure a social order in which the legal system of the nation promotes justice on the basis of equal opportunity and, in particular, ensures that opportunities for securing justice are not denied to any citizen by reason of economic or other disabilities. This article makes an attempt to explore Ambedkar’s ideas on social justice. Thereafter, it focuses on Ambedkar’s struggles and ideas on social justice in the Indian context and it finally explores the relevance of his mission for social justice in the present times.
One man one value was the egalitarian message of Dr. Bhīmrao Babasaheb Ramji Ambedkar, a revolutionary who challenged the social order where the contradiction of caste and class enjoyed a prominent role through centuries. Dr. Ambedkar battled to change the existing social order which stood upon caste and class and tried to plant the seed of social justice’ by advocating various issues pertaining to plight of caste system and untouchability, human rights, labourers, women rights and above all the Indian politics. Born in the family of mahar in Maharashtra, he had to face all the indignities and discrimination that an untouchable was destined to face.
So he arose out of inequalities and humiliation throughout his life and stood for the establishment ofsociety based on the socio-economic and political justice as his whole life itself is a perennial source of saga of social justice. The idea of social justice is built upon the foundation of liberty, equality and fraternity’ where every person residing is capable of getting equal opportunities. So this paper basically deals with the principles of Dr. Ambedkar which are necessary to strengthen the arena of social justice.
Concept of social justice
Social justice implies that all benefits and privileges in the society should be shared by all its members. If there is any structural inequality towards any particular section, the government should take affirmative action in eliminating such inequalities. In simple terms it is related to the idea of positive liberalism and with the concept of welfare state. It stands for that kind of state whose functions are not limited to law and order but are extended to take care of the people who are not in a position to help themselves. According to Ambedkar, his social justice is based on moral values and self -respect. Justice situates through social, political and economic justices regulated by constitution.
Presenting award to Hon'ble Smt. S. Premavathi Garu - Metropolitan Session Judge Hyderabad.
On the occasion of 75th International Human Rights day celebration Mr. Shah Mohammed president SSJICHRC have presented the Award to the Hon’ble Smt. S. Premavathi Garu – Metropolitan Session Judge Hyderabad, in the presence of Advocate Rehan Ali Khan National legal ADVISER SSJICHRC on 10 December 2023.
What Does Social Justice Mean?
Social justice refers to the fair and equitable distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges in society, regardless of a person’s race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or any other identity characteristic. It involves addressing the root causes of inequality and discrimination and promoting equal access to education, healthcare, housing, employment, and other basic human needs.
Social justice also requires challenging and dismantling systems of oppression and discrimination that perpetuate inequality and harm marginalized communities. This includes addressing issues such as racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, and classism, among others.
Overall, social justice aims to create a society where everyone is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness, and where all individuals have the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.
The principles of social justice
For social justice to become a reality, four pillars must be built: human rights, access, participation, and equity. Social justice can’t be achieved without these four principles.
Human rights
The connection between social justice and human rights has strengthened over the years to the point where many use “social justice” and “human rights” interchangeably. While they are technically different, it’s clear to activists that one can’t thrive without the other. When a society is just, it protects and respects everyone’s human rights. When a society respects and promotes human rights, social justice flourishes. This connection is essential because human rights are recognized globally. When activists fight for social justice, they can lean on the connection with human rights to hold governments, corporations, and individuals accountable.
Access
A just society depends on access to essentials like shelter, food, medical care, and education. It isn’t enough for a society to invest in innovations or create new opportunities; society must also prioritize access. If access is restricted based on factors like gender, race, or class, it leads to suffering for individuals, communities, and society as a whole. Social justice activists spend a lot of time working to restore and increase access for everyone and not just a few select groups.
Participation
Who gets to have a say in society? Social justice isn’t possible if only a few voices are respected. Unfortunately, the voices of the marginalized and vulnerable are often silenced in favor of those with more wealth, cultural influence, and political power. This is even the case when people have good intentions and want to address major societal problems. If the voices of those most affected aren’t heard, solutions are likely to fail or possibly make things worse. Participation must be promoted, encouraged, and rewarded so everyone – especially those who haven’t had a chance to participate before – can speak.
Equity
Many people believe “equality” is one of the principles of social justice, but it’s actually “equity.” What’s the difference? Equity takes into account the effects of discrimination and aims for an equal outcome. There’s an often-cited and adapted graphic (originally created by business professor Craig Froehle) which demonstrates this clearly and simply: three people are trying to watch a baseball game over a fence. All of them stand on a box. One can easily see the field, while the other can just barely see, while the last person is still unable to watch. “Equality” has given everyone just one box to stand on, even though the tallest person doesn’t need a box and one box doesn’t allow the shortest person to see. “Equity” gives the tallest person’s box to the shortest person, allowing them to see. Now, everyone can watch the game.