IB Global Politics Topic Justice: Meanings, Theories, and Global Perspectives Revision Notes (SL/HL)

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What Is Justice?

Justice is a foundational concept in global politics, encompassing fairness, equality, and moral rightness.
It guides legal systems, political institutions, and international relations.

Note

Justice is not a one-size-fits-all concept.
It varies across cultures, legal systems, and political ideologies.

Social Justice

Focuses on equality in access to basic needs and services:
Education, healthcare, housing, safety, jobs.
Inequality in these areas = social injustice → may lead to conflict.

Example

Affordable housing initiatives in places like Vienna, Austria
- Provide safe and accessible housing to people from different income levels.
- Address social inequalities in living conditions, education access, and employment opportunities.

Political Justice

Relates to participation in power and fair treatment under law.
Authoritarian states (e.g. North Korea): low political justice.
Democracies: higher political justice through voting, fair trials.

Example

Voting rights in democratic societies
- In countries like Germany or South Korea, all adult citizens have the right to vote and participate in government.
- Contrasts with authoritarian regimes (e.g. North Korea), where citizens have little or no political say.
- Ensures fair political representation and accountability.

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What Is Justice?

Justice is a foundational concept in global politics, encompassing fairness, equality, and moral rightness.
It guides legal systems, political institutions, and international relations.

Note

Justice is not a one-size-fits-all concept.
It varies across cultures, legal systems, and political ideologies.

Social Justice

Focuses on equality in access to basic needs and services:
Education, healthcare, housing, safety, jobs.
Inequality in these areas = social injustice → may lead to conflict.

Example

Affordable housing initiatives in places like Vienna, Austria
- Provide safe and accessible housing to people from different income levels.
- Address social inequalities in living conditions, education access, and employment opportunities.

Political Justice

Relates to participation in power and fair treatment under law.
Authoritarian states (e.g. North Korea): low political justice.
Democracies: higher political justice through voting, fair trials.

Example

Voting rights in democratic societies
- In countries like Germany or South Korea, all adult citizens have the right to vote and participate in government.
- Contrasts with authoritarian regimes (e.g. North Korea), where citizens have little or no political say.
- Ensures fair political representation and accountability.

Definition

Paywall

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Core: Understanding power and global politics6 subtopics

Rights and Justice4 subtopics

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IB Global Politics Justice: Meanings, Theories, and Global Perspectives Notes

Core: Understanding power and global politics6 subtopics

Rights and Justice4 subtopics

Development and Sustainability4 subtopics

Peace and Conflict4 subtopics

Assessment Guides4 subtopics

IA Engagement Project1 subtopic

What Is Justice?

Social Justice

Political Justice

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What Is Justice?

Social Justice

Political Justice

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