Social Dimensions of Justice explores the relationship between law, society, and justice, examining how legal systems impact different social groups and addressing issues of inequality, power, and human rights.
Course Content:
- Theories of Justice: Classical and contemporary perspectives, including distributive, restorative, and procedural justice.
- Human Rights and Social Justice: The role of law in promoting equality, dignity, and fundamental freedoms.
- Law and Social Change: How legal systems evolve to address issues such as poverty, gender inequality, and racial discrimination.
- Access to Justice: Barriers faced by marginalized communities, including legal representation and systemic bias.
- Criminal Justice and Society: The impact of policing, sentencing, and incarceration on different social groups.
- Customary Law and Indigenous Justice Systems: The role of traditional legal frameworks in modern societies.
- Social Movements and Legal Reform: The influence of activism and civil society in shaping legal and policy changes.
Past Exam Papers:
Exams typically include:
- Essay Questions: Analysis of key justice theories and their application to real-world issues.
- Case Studies: Evaluating legal responses to social justice challenges.
- Policy and Legal Analysis: Assessing laws and policies from a justice and human rights perspective.
- Short Answer & Multiple-Choice Questions: Testing conceptual understanding of social justice principles.
This course is essential for students interested in law, human rights, and social advocacy, providing a critical understanding of justice in its broader societal context
