What does the term "social injustice" mean? Please provide some examples, either generally or specifically. What can be done about the injustices?

What will be an ideal response?


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According to conflict-oriented criminologists, social injustice takes the form of unfairness in the juvenile justice system. It arises from poor youths being disproportionately represented, from female status offenders being subjected to sexist treatment, and from racial minorities being dealt with more harshly than whites.

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