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Equality is a condition in which adequate opportunities are given to all. It is the soul of Indian democracy
Does Equality Exist
Equality in Indian Democracy
Equality in Indian Democracy
Equality in Indian Democracy
Issues of Equality in other Democracies
Equality is the soul of Indian democracy. It influences all aspects of its functioning.
Universal Adult Franchise gives political equality to the people but it does not ensure social and economic equality.
But the world beyond it is something else. In this world, there is no equality. When Kanta has to face the bitter reality of this world, she becomes sure that she is prey to social and economic inequality. She cannot compare herself with the members of her Saheb’s family, where she works as domestic help
There are several kinds of inequalities that exist in our country. Just take the example of the caste system which has been in existence in India for centuries. This deeply- rooted evil has created divisions among people
Dalit means broken. Dalits belong to the unprivileged class.
The Ansaris were also exploited, people. They were not given a flat by the landlady simply because they belonged to other religion.
Both Omprakash Valmiki and the Ansaris are badly treated. Their dignity is hurt.
Every person is equal before the law. What this means is that every person from the president of the country to a domestic help like Kanta has to obey the same laws.
Thus, there are several laws in India that protect every person’s right to be treated equally.
Midday meal scheme
Under the midday meal scheme, all government elementary schools provide children with cooked food.
In spite of all these efforts to increase equality of opportunity, there continue to be big differences in our country between schools that the rich attend and those that the poor attend.
in the United States of America, the African-American were seriously discriminated against. They were considered to be social inferiors.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, religion or national origin.
Universal Adult Franchise:
Dalit
Dignity
Constitution
Civil Rights Movement
