What is important to know about Equality?

Natural inequalities in colour, height, talent and physical strength can never be rectified, but man-made inequalities based on caste, religion, language and economy can be rectified.

What is important to know about Equality?

Equality means that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age.

What is important to know about Equality?

According to Prof. Laski, equality does not mean identity of treatment or sameness of reward; it means first the absence of social privilege and second adequate opportunities for all.

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Equality

20 Key Points

10 MCQs

Study Material

Equality is a powerful moral and political ideal that has inspired and guided human society for many centuries. People differ in their capacity, ability and attitude, but it is universally accepted that they should be given equal opportunities to develop their skills and talents. Liberty and Equality are the two fundamental concepts of democracy, and the Constitution of India guarantees equality to all citizens through Articles 14 to 18.

1. Natural and Man-made Inequalities

Type of Inequality	Basis	Can it be rectified?
Natural inequality	Colour, height, talent, physical strength	No – natural inequalities can never be rectified
Man-made inequality	Caste, religion, language, economy	Yes – they can be rectified

Even twins who look alike are not equal in their abilities.
People differ in their capacity, ability and attitude, yet they should be given equal opportunities for the development of their skills and talents.

Key Points (20)

1
Natural inequalities in colour, height, talent and physical strength can never be rectified, but man-made inequalities based on caste, religion, language and economy can be rectified.
2
Equality means that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of protected characteristics such as race, gender, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation and age.
3
According to Prof. Laski, equality does not mean identity of treatment or sameness of reward; it means first the absence of social privilege and second adequate opportunities for all.

Practice MCQs (10)

Test your knowledge with these practice questions.

Q1. The rule of law, under which all are equal in the eyes of law, was advocated by:

A. A.V. Dicey

B. Prof. Laski

C. Raja Rammohan Roy

D. Mahadev Govind Ranade

Q2. In which year was the right to vote given to women in Switzerland?

A. 1952

B. 1961

C. 1981

D. 1971

Q3. According to Prof. Laski, equality means first of all:

A. absence of social privilege

B. identity of treatment

C. sameness of reward

D. enjoyment of civil rights by all citizens

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