Distributive Justice In The Sisters Of Nazareth's Story

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The kinds of justice being violated and upheld in the Sisters of Nazareth story are individual, social, and distributive. Individual justice is defined as the obligations of persons and subgroups to each other. Social justice is defined as the obligations of individuals and subgroups to institutions or systems. Distributive justice is defined as the obligations of institutions and systems to subgroups and individuals. Individual justice was being upheld by the children who treated each other with respect and tried to aid them through the tough circumstances. It was being denied by the adults in charge of the children, who let the abuse become established and continue. Social justice was challenged by the children and the adults who did not …show more content…

The principles being challenged are the principle of human dignity, the principle of respect for human life, the principle of association, the principle of preferential protection for the poor and vulnerable, the principle of solidarity, the principle of human equality, and the principle of the common good. The principles being upheld at the same time are the principle of human dignity, the principle of respect for human life, the principle of preferential protection for the poor and vulnerable, the principle of human equality, and the principle of the common good. The principle of human dignity states every person is deserving of dignity despite their race, age, sex, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, employment, economic status, health, and intelligence. The principle of respect for human life states every person is worthy of respect no matter their background. The principle of association states every person has the right to be with their family and reach their fullest potential. The principle of human equality states everyone is equal in all aspects of life and should be held accountable for