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Equality

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 11 · Political Science

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Understanding the Concept of Equality

  • Equality is a powerful moral and political ideal that has guided human society for centuries
  • All faiths and religions proclaim human beings as equal creations of God
  • Equality invokes the idea that all humans have equal worth regardless of color, gender, race, or nationality
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Natural vs Social Inequalities

  • Natural inequalities emerge from different capabilities and talents people are born with
  • Social inequalities are created by society through different treatment based on race, gender, caste, etc.
  • The distinction is not always clear - many 'natural' differences are actually socially constructed
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Three Dimensions of Equality

  • Political Equality: Equal citizenship, voting rights, freedom of expression, movement, association, and belief
  • Social Equality: Equal opportunities, fair chance to compete, minimum conditions of life (healthcare, education, nutrition)
  • Economic Equality: Addressing significant differences in wealth, property, and income between individuals or classes
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Important Ideological Perspectives

  • Feminism: Political doctrine advocating equal rights for men and women, challenges patriarchy
  • Socialism: Response to industrial capitalism, focuses on government regulation and control over key areas
  • Marxism: Argues private ownership of resources is root cause of inequality, leads to political power concentration

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The belief that all human beingsNatural inequalities emerge from different capabilitiesThe principle that all people shouldEqual citizenship rights including votingEqual opportunities and treatment across different

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