Equality and Social Justice Flashcards
what is equality of opportunity?
where all individuals in a scoiety have the equal chance to rise and fall
define meritocracy
a society organised on the basis of ability. Those that are more able to get promoted over those that are less able
what is foundational equality?
rights that are given to humans by the virtue of being born. Innate rights that cannot be taken away
what is equality of outcome?
where regardless of the input individuals receive the same outcome
what does Mary Wollstonecraft believe?
Women are as rational as men and therefore entitled to the same rights as men
Mary Wollstonecraft: context
- Wollstonecraft grew up in the 18th century when only men were given rights to property based upon the idea that only men were rational beings, women could not be trusted with looking after themselves.
- Wollstonecraft is largely viewed as an early feminist thinker, though features in Liberalism for her focus on the need for equality within the 18th century.
how do classical liberals view equality?
believed that simply placing equality of opportunity within a society and letting individuals succeed or fail by themselves is a sufficiently fair system.
how do modern liberals view equality?
Modern Liberals accept that whilst a meritocratic system is inherently the best model, not all in society start at an equal place in society thanks to many years of opportunity. Very few in society truly start on an even playing field and therefore some govt. Intervention is necessary to even the playing field.
