Equality

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/equality

1. What is the philosophical basis?
2. What is the historical development?
3. What is the difference between equality of opportunity and equality of outcome?
4. Why is equality important for a good society?

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the philosophical basis?Rooted in concepts of natural rights, human dignity, and inherent worth
2. What is the historical development?Evolved from ancient notions of citizenship to modern human rights movements
3. What is the difference between equality of opportunity and equality of outcome?Equality of opportunity gives everyone the same chance to succeed. Equality of outcome means everyone ends up with the same result.
4. Why is equality important for a good society?Equality helps people work together, reduces fights, and lets everyone use their talents.

Equality of Opportunity: The principle that everyone should have the same chances to succeed in life.
Systemic Inequality: Unfairness embedded within the structures and institutions of society.