FROM POLITICS TO SOCIAL JUSTICE: A POLITICAL ANALYSIS OF SOCIAL POLICY

Abstract

Background: Social policy making entails the resolution of conflicts among various stakeholders, such as individuals, groups, governments, and organizations. The main emphasis is on promoting social justice, with a particular focus on ensuring equitable distribution of outcomes and equal access to opportunities. The egalitarian theory aims to identify and prioritize individuals who are disadvantaged in order to achieve social justice. Governments should give priority to addressing disadvantages and promoting beneficial activities in order to reduce the negative effects of clustering, while being careful to avoid worsening stigma and division.

Methods: The systematic review encompassed 32 literatures that specifically examined social policy analysis. Qualitative thematic analysis with deductive codes was used.

Results: This paper examined the political analysis of social policy, with a specific focus on the impact of political factors on its formation and progression. This paper explored contemporary theories regarding social justice and the interrelationship between public policy and social policy. The paper also emphasized the utilization of social justice perspectives in public policy, illustrating the interdependence of politics and social policy.

Conclusions: Social policy primarily centers on the pursuit of social justice. The ongoing discussion revolves around whether social justice necessitates equal distribution of outcomes or equal access to opportunities. Governments are required to exercise caution when addressing distributional issues, as their attempts to do so can potentially exacerbate stigma and foster division.

Keywords: Political Analysis, Public Policy, Social Justice and Social Policy