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Equality

ICSE · Class 11 · Political Science

Quick revision notes for Equality — ICSE Class 11 Political Science. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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1

Meaning and Nature of Equality

  • Equality is difficult to define because it has many meanings and uses.
  • Laski says no idea is more difficult to define in political science than equality.
  • Barker calls equality a Protean notion because it changes shape and assumes new forms.
2

Negative and Positive Views of Equality

  • Equality has two sides: negative and positive.
  • Negative equality means no discrimination on artificial grounds such as religion, caste, wealth, creed, domicile, descent, sex, and similar factors.
  • Positive equality means provision of adequate opportunities for all.
3

Kinds of Equality

  • Natural Equality means all human beings are equal by nature or in moral worth.
  • Social Equality is an actual condition in which rights and opportunities are equal in society.
  • Political Equality means equal access to power and public affairs.
4

Equality, Merit, and Protective Discrimination

  • The doctrine of desert means discrimination on the basis of merit, efficiency, or excellence.
  • John Rawls is described as an admirer of the doctrine of desert and as an egalitarian liberal.
  • Meritocracy uses equality of opportunity to release human energy and improve society.

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Equality is a manyIn the negative senseIn the positive senseNatural equality is the ideaSocial equality is the actual condition

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Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 45 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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