There is a great post today at Grist that beared reposting and commentary:
The doughnut of justice: A new way to think about growth
The ideas presented embed social justice, specifically distributive justice, within a framework of environmental justice. The video segment by Kate Raworth of Oxfam International is worth viewing. There were many compelling points in her video, however one point that stood out to me was this: It would take 1% of the global food supply to end hunger for the 13% of the world’s population who do not have enough food to eat.
In my doctoral program, the meaning and definition of social justice is a topic of frequent discussion. The perspective presented by Raworth of distributive justice, including adequate food, and resources that have been thoughtfully conserved is congruent with my own ideas about social justice.
What is your definition of social justice? What are your thoughts on Raworth’s ideas?