Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
The justice gap is the disparity between individuals who need legal representation or services and those who actually have access to them. It particularly affects marginalized communities and highlights systemic inequalities within judicial systems.
The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
Legal Aid: Free legal services provided to low-income individuals who cannot afford lawyers, aiming to help bridge the justice gap.
Systemic Inequality: Refers to the pervasive and entrenched disparities rooted within a society's institutions, affecting people based on class, race, gender, etc