Summarise the core beliefs (and the reasons for them) in 3-5 bullet points
- Reinforces collectivism, more harmonious if conditions are similar.
- Fair, humans only different from conditions, not innate ability for the, to be treated differently. Fulfils
basic needs; food, shelter – common to all.
- Foundational equality – all individuals born with innate human rights – political and legal equality
- Rejection of natural hierarchies – each individual can take up any position in society they want
- Equality of opportunity – all individuals have access to the same chances
What are the key
dichotomies within this
tenet?
1. Equality of opportunity – all
individuals should have access
to the same life chances.
Ensure no barriers for people
2. Equality of outcome –
proposes that economic
rewards should be distributed
to the value of an individual’s
contribution.
3. Equality of welfare – society
is inevitably inequal but argues
that everyone should be
entitled to an equal and
minimum standard of living
through the provision of state
and welfare.
4. Absolute equality – all should
receive the same rewards as
long as the contributions that
have been made to society are
made to the best of their
ability.
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