Category: Justice
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Justice in Continental Philosophy
Table of Contents Introduction Practice of Reasoning Non-ideal Approach to Enquiry Justice Involves Obligations Conclusion Reference Introduction For many decades, the delineations of philosophy have been drawn between supporters of continental viewpoint and analytic ideas. The analytic theory describes a method of thinking anchored in the interrogation of whether something is factual, while the continental…
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Applications of the Models of Justice: Utilitarian Theory
Utilitarianism is one of the most significant moral theories that aim to assess actions based on their morality. As a form of consequentialism, the utilitarian approach promotes the necessity to evaluate the effects and results of decisions that can be either morally right or wrong (Duignan & West, 2020). Utilitarianism is opposed to deontological ethics…
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Juvenile Justice. Parens Patriae Policy
In the contemporary world, every government has to have particular policies that protect the rights and freedoms of people who do not have enough power to stand for themselves. The British principle, which is called parens patriae, gives governments the authority to act as legal protectors for children whose parents cannot raise them properly (McKee,…
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Victimology and Traditional Justice System Alternatives
Contents Introduction Purpose of alternatives Community Safety Policing Implementation of Alterations Discussion References Introduction Victimology, as defined, is a “branch of criminology that studies the relationship between an injured party and an offender by examining the causes and the nature of the consequent suffering” (Victimology, 2008). It basically focuses on identifying whether the delinquents were…
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The Principle of Social Justice in World Religions
One of the remarkable features of modern society is promoting diversity, not only in views and opinions but also in religious affiliation. Many people worldwide profess particular religious views, and according to the number of adherents of particular faiths, there are several world religions: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism. Interestingly, there are significant similarities between these…
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Racial Inequities in Juvenile Justice System
Table of Contents Youth Justice Social Connections Factor The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct Family and Community Relationships Urie Bronfenbrenner’s Theory Successful Approaches References Youth Justice Every day, children and teenagers are detained in the United States, with people of color being especially vulnerable. Even though youth arrests and detentions have decreased, severe racial inequities…
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Philosophical Discussion of Justice by Rawls and Hobbes
In their philosophical discussion of justice, Rawls and Hobbes adhered to different considerations, which informed their opposing definition of this concept. On the one hand, Rawls defined justice, emphasizing its so-called ideal state without proper consideration of the injustices (Wilburn 96). In particular, Rawls perceived justice as the prevalence of fairness for all people regardless…
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Juvenile Justice: Gangs and Delinquency
Table of Contents Introduction Reasons for Joining Gangs Behavioral Characteristics of Youths in Gangs Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Juvenile justice is an area of law often associated with the difficulty of adapting the justice system to the target population. Penalties for offenses committed by persons under the age of majority are discussed in the context…
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Anil’s Ghost: Implications of Fiction on Justice
Table of Contents Introduction Bones as ‘Truth’ Implications of Bones In Search Of Justice and Truth The Implications of Bones on Justice Bones and Their Effect on Past and Present Relationships Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The pursuit of truth and justice is usually an essential part of the mystery novel; ‘Anil’s Ghost’ and The Lovely…
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Criminal and Social Justice Intersection: Annotated Bibliography
Feigenberg, B., & Miller, C. (2021). Racial divisions and criminal justice: Evidence from Southern state courts. American Economic Journal: Economic Policy, 13(2), 207–240. Web. This article addresses the profound injustices embedded in the criminal justice system of the United States. According to Feigenberg and Miller (2021), this aspect of the U.S. government focuses on punishment,…