Justice has been one of the most discussed topics for thousands of years. As such, Steiner (1994) concluded that justice is primarily concerned with the termination of resolving conflicts that develop as one follows ambitions in a social setting, which means that there should be an authoritative source for fairness: rights. The notion of laws regulating social justice applies to everyone’s life, including mine own.
My existence would be quite different if there were no advancements in civil rights and opportunities involving my gender. For example, I know that the Violence Against Women Act provides assistance for women who have suffered rape and domestic abuse (National Women’s History Alliance, 2018). Hence, I have an opportunity to be safe at home and outside and penalize people who violate this right; my grandmother had not this right.
To conclude, justice is guaranteed by the emergence of appropriate civil rights for various populations, which limits the freedom of others but makes life fairer for all. My gender has been a cause for discriminatory behavior, and the US legislation narrowed this gap. As a result, I have more opportunities since I can be more sure about my safety and the punishment of the offenders.
References
National Women’s History Alliance. (2018). Detailed timeline.
Steiner, H. (1994). An essay on rights. Wiley-Blackwell.