EQUALITY

1. EQUALITY

Social, political and economic; relationship between equality and freedom; Affirmative action

A. General Theories of Equality

1. Comment: “The end of law is not to abolish or restrain but to preserve and enlarge freedom.” (Locke). (1994)
2. Equality means fair treatment rather than equal treatment. Comment. (2018)
3. Comment in 150 words: Equality of opportunity. (2020)
4. Comment in about 150 words: Equality of outcome as a political idea. (2021)
5. “Equality of estates caused equality of power, and equality of power is liberty.” Comment. (2022)
6. The nature of relationship between equality of democratic citizenship and liberty of citizens is influenced by economic equality. Comment. (2024)

B. Equality and Liberty

1. Comment on the difference between equality of opportunity and equality of outcome. (150 words). (2012)
2. How is liberty a precondition for equality? Explicate the relationship between equality and liberty. (2014)

C. Affirmative Action

1. Why is ‘affirmative action’ important in provision of equal opportunity? (2012)
2. Comment: Affirmative Action. (2016)
3. Comment in about 150 words: Affirmative action. (2021)
4. Affirmative action policies draw as much strong criticism as strong support. Analyze this statement in the context of equality. (2023)

D. Marxist & Critical Perspectives

1. Differentiate between Freedom and Liberty. Discuss Marx’s notion of freedom. (2017)