FROM THE CARE OF THE MOST UNFORTUNATE TO THE PROTECTION OF VESTED INTERESTS
The main aim of "social justice" was originally to get rid of poverty and ensure that everyone who can work has basic needs like food and shelter. In many advanced countries, absolute poverty has been largely eliminated, and people who can't earn enough often receive support from sources outside the market. However, efforts to achieve "social justice" can sometimes make it harder to eliminate absolute poverty, especially in places where poverty is still a big issue. The overall growth of wealth has been slowed down by interventions in the market.
Over time, the idea of "social justice" has changed from focusing on helping the most unfortunate to allowing different groups to protect their own interests and privileges. This shift has led to demands for the government to help people who feel their position is threatened, often creating unfair advantages for some. As more groups make claims for "social justice," it becomes easier for them to get what they want if they are large enough to influence political decisions.
Only those groups that can organize effectively tend to have their needs met, leading to a system where getting government support is important for survival. This has resulted in the government favoring certain groups, which harms the idea of fairness for everyone and supports favoritism based on strength or organization, rather than true justice for all.
The main aim of "social justice" was originally to get rid of poverty and ensure that everyone who can work has basic needs like food and shelter. In many advanced countries, absolute poverty has been largely eliminated, and people who can't earn enough often receive support from sources outside the market. However, efforts to achieve "social justice" can sometimes make it harder to eliminate absolute poverty, especially in places where poverty is still a big issue. The overall growth of wealth has been slowed down by interventions in the market.
Over time, the idea of "social justice" has changed from focusing on helping the most unfortunate to allowing different groups to protect their own interests and privileges. This shift has led to demands for the government to help people who feel their position is threatened, often creating unfair advantages for some. As more groups make claims for "social justice," it becomes easier for them to get what they want if they are large enough to influence political decisions.
Only those groups that can organize effectively tend to have their needs met, leading to a system where getting government support is important for survival. This has resulted in the government favoring certain groups, which harms the idea of fairness for everyone and supports favoritism based on strength or organization, rather than true justice for all.