Social justice

Social justice means equal rights and equitable opportunities for all. Social justice is achieved through the liberation of marginalized groups and emerges through anti-oppressive approaches. Social justice recognizes and seeks to address inequalities arising from domination and oppression, the economic organization of society around capitalism, individualism and social reproduction. -The HUB

"Climate justice is social justice." - Tasnim Rekik

Examples of climate justice being intertwined with social justice are demonstrated below.

Examples of climate justice

Disability justice	Disability justice is "a framework that moves beyond the legislation-centric approach of the disability rights movement; a social movement guided by ten principles: intersectionality, leadership of those most impacted, anti-capitalist politic, commitment to cross-movement organizing, recognizing wholeness, sustainability, commitment to cross-disability solidarity, interdependence, collective access, and collective liberation." -Sins Invalid, adapted by Michelle Xie
Food justice	Food justice can be describes as the right for everyone to grow, sell, and have access to foods that are fresh, culturally appropriate, nutritious, and affordable; movement that aims to transform food systems by prioritizing the wellbeing of workers, animals, and the environment. -Black Creek Farm, adapted by Michelle Xie
Migrant justice	Migrant justice is "a movement that calls for an end to displacement, detainment, and deportations; the fight for immigration status for all migrants, refugees, students, workers, and undocumented people." -Radical Action With Migrants in Agriculture & Migrant Rights Network, adapted by Michelle Xie
Indigenous sovereignty	See our definitions page for more on Indigenous sovereignty.

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