PERSONAL DIGNITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Personal Dignity and Social Justice

Personal Dignity and Social Justice

'Dignity' is derived from the Latin noun decus, meaning ornament, distinction, honor, glory. The term "dignity" is often defined as "to be worthy of honor and respect." When this concept is connected with the adjective "right", it is used to denote that all people have inherent worth and deserve unconditional respect, regardless of age, sex, health status, social or ethnic origin, political belief or religion.

In other words, it is the respect owed to every person on the fact that he or she is a "member of the human ...