Social Justice | Class 11 Political Science Notes
By ConceptScroll Team · Published on 17 July 2026 · 2 min read
Social Justice – this guide gives you a concise, exam-ready overview of Social Justice from Class 11 Political Science, written by ConceptScroll editors and reviewed against the latest NCERT textbook.
Frequently asked questions
6.Under veil of ignorance each person has to keep himself in a situation of complete ignorance about his possible________ ,to establish just society.
d. position and status
8. Which of the following agency of United Nation is responsible for giving the methods for calculating the basic needs of the people
a. World Health Organisation
4. Which of the following resources has been mostly redistributed by the government of different countries to ensure just distribution .
a. Land
1. In which book Plato has given his idea of ' Justice'?
c. The Republic
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Social Justice
Justice is a fundamental concept that governs how societies organize themselves and distribute social goods and duties among their members. Like love, justice is intuitively understood but difficult to precisely define. It evokes strong emotional responses because everyone desires justice for themselves and others. However, unlike love, which is personal and relates to close relationships, justice concerns public life and the principles that order society. It shapes political arrangements and social interactions. This chapter explores various principles of justice, their historical interpretations, and their relevance to contemporary society, especially India. It aims to help students identify key principles of justice, understand distributive justice, and examine John Rawls' theory of justice which rationalizes fairness in society. Justice is not just a moral ideal but a practical necessity for social harmony and political stability.
📊 Diagram: Figure on page 1; Just as we intuitively understand what love means even if we cannot explain all its different shades of meaning, we also have an intuitive understanding of justice even though we may not be able to de
🔗 Connection: Leads into the detailed exploration of the concept of justice, its historical interpretations, and principles in the next section 'What is Justice?'.