Social justice: the historical evolution of a shared ideal
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| contents | Social justice: the historical evolution of a shared ideal Sergei Soares (Author) Silvia Sgroi (Author) This article traces how the idea of social justice evolved from early human practices of care to a global political ideal. Empathy and mutual aid are ancient, evident both in theory and in practice since the dawn of humanity, and institutions extending care beyond kinship networks are at least as old as writing. Yet the modern conception of social justice emerged with Enlightenment thought, rising prosperity, and the upheavals of industrialization, and has since been reshaped by diverse cultures and institutions. The article examines how social justice influenced major revolutions, inspired anti-colonial and civil rights movements, and guided the development of welfare states and international organizations such as the ILO. Despite major progress, profound inequalities persist, requiring renewed commitment to rights, solidarity, and inclusive public reasoning to advance social justice in the twenty-first century. ILO working paper, 172, ILO 10.54394/00034054 DOI https://doi.org/10.54394/00034054; ISBN 9789220434314 publication.encyclopediaEntry |
| format | Entrada de enciclopedia |
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| institution | Organización Internacional del Trabajo (OIT) |
| publishDate | 2026 |
| publisher | International Labour Organization |
| spellingShingle | Social justice: the historical evolution of a shared ideal Sergei Soares (Author) Silvia Sgroi (Author) Social justice: the historical evolution of a shared ideal Sergei Soares (Author) Silvia Sgroi (Author) This article traces how the idea of social justice evolved from early human practices of care to a global political ideal. Empathy and mutual aid are ancient, evident both in theory and in practice since the dawn of humanity, and institutions extending care beyond kinship networks are at least as old as writing. Yet the modern conception of social justice emerged with Enlightenment thought, rising prosperity, and the upheavals of industrialization, and has since been reshaped by diverse cultures and institutions. The article examines how social justice influenced major revolutions, inspired anti-colonial and civil rights movements, and guided the development of welfare states and international organizations such as the ILO. Despite major progress, profound inequalities persist, requiring renewed commitment to rights, solidarity, and inclusive public reasoning to advance social justice in the twenty-first century. ILO working paper, 172, ILO 10.54394/00034054 DOI https://doi.org/10.54394/00034054; ISBN 9789220434314 publication.encyclopediaEntry |
| title | Social justice: the historical evolution of a shared ideal |
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