Orättvis

Orättvis is a Swedish adjective meaning not fair or just. It describes actions, decisions, or conditions that violate principles of equity or proper justification. The opposite is rättvis, and the adverb form is orättvist. The noun form orättvisa denotes injustice.

In language, orättvis is used to describe unfair treatment, discrimination, or policies. It appears in everyday speech as well as academic and public discourse on equality, labor conditions, education, and law. The word carries a strong normative charge, signaling that fairness ought to be upheld.

In social science and philosophy, orättvisa is discussed in terms of distributive justice, equality of opportunity, and social rights. Debates distinguish between unintentional and deliberate unfairness, and between individual actions and structural or systemic injustice. The term is often employed to analyze how resources, opportunities, and rights are allocated in society, and to critique policies or practices that perpetuate inequality.