In order for citizens to have true equality, they must be able to have equal access to social, political, and economic rights and opportunities. But what does that mean for students today? Readers will explore what social justice means in modern society and will be challenged to look at the areas in their own lives where they see a need for social justice through essays, reports, and discussions on equality, privilege and opportunity in the twenty-first century.

Introduction -- What the experts say -- What the government and politicians say -- What the courts say -- What advocacy organizations say -- What the media say -- What ordinary citizens say -- Bibliography -- Chapter notes -- Glossary -- Further reading -- Index.