Answer:
Free and equal citizens who are part of a society defined by fairness.
Explanation:
According to John Rawls citizens are free and equal and also reasonable and rational. His conception of society, since the question talks about a group of people with different social positions, racial and ethnic groups, religious affiliations and sexual orientations, is defined by fairness. He explains that social institutions have to be fair to all members of society, to all the citizens, regardless religion, opinions, gender, etc.