Exploring social equality, this content delves into its fundamental theories—ontological equality, equality of opportunity, condition, and outcome. It examines the evolution of these concepts, their application in civil rights, and the role of anti-discrimination laws like the UK Equality Act of 2010. Gender equality and the feminist movement's impact on societal structures are also highlighted, alongside the differentiation between equality, equity, and justice.
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Equality in society involves ensuring individuals and groups have equivalent status, rights, and opportunities, and aims to eliminate social barriers based on identity factors
Ontological Equality
Ontological equality asserts that all people have inherent equal worth and rights, but its application has been historically difficult
Equality of Opportunity
Equality of opportunity advocates for equal chances for all individuals to succeed, but can be misleading if it overlooks systemic barriers
Equality of Condition
Equality of condition seeks to provide an equitable starting point for everyone, addressing inherent societal imbalances
Social equality is founded on four principal theories: ontological equality, equality of opportunity, equality of condition, and equality of outcome
Liberal Feminism
Liberal feminism focuses on equality of opportunity and advocating for equal participation in socio-economic arenas
Socialist and Radical Feminism
Socialist and radical feminism call for profound systemic changes to address the deep-seated causes of gender inequality, promoting equality of conditions and outcomes
Anti-discrimination legislation aims to prevent inequality by prohibiting discrimination based on characteristics like age, gender, race, and religion
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Social equality seeks to remove barriers related to ______, ______, ______, ______, ______, ______, and ______.
race
gender
ethnicity
age
socioeconomic status
disability
religion
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Ontological Equality Principle
Asserts all individuals inherently equal in worth and rights; echoed in 'all men are created equal'.
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Equality of Opportunity Concept
Advocates for equal chances for success; integral to civil rights movements.
