Social injustice refers to unjust actions in society. This occurs when the unequal get treated equally while equals get treated unequally. Homophobia, ageism, and discrimination are three common social injustice examples. 

In an ideal world, all people of different genders, races, origins, and religions would be treated in the same way, in all aspects of life, including, but not limited to, healthcare, education, housing, work, etc. In the past, there have been great efforts and movements to improve conditions for women, African americans, and the LGBTQ+ community, as listed below: