Solidarity and interdependence Other ethical principles
Alperovitch et al. (2009) link the principle of solidarity to
those of justice and equity explaining that in order to ensure
equal access to support, some degree of solidarity may be
needed. They emphasize the recognition of the individual value
of each person and the need to help those whose dignity is
endangered (see section on dignity). Solidarity, in the social
sense, can be described as a kind of voluntary union or
fellowship amongst people (e.g. groups, classes, nations etc.)
based on a community of feelings, purposes, responsibilities
and/or interests, whereby in the spirit of cooperation, people
are concerned about those who are less fortunate or vulnerable
and strive for equity and justice for all. This may result in
specific action to help people who are disadvantaged or
vulnerable such as policies to counter social discrimination.
Sometimes, people may contribute towards the support of more
needy individuals through the payment of obligatory s