Equality
Civic, Political & Economic Parity
PART I — DIMENSIONS OF EQUALITY
SUB-REALM 19.1
Meaning
- Absence of privileges
- Adequate opportunities
- Status and opportunity
- All three dimensions
SUB-REALM 19.2
Civic Equality
- Articles 14 to 18
- Equality before law
- No untouchability
- No special titles
SUB-REALM 19.3
Political Equality
- Universal adult franchise
- Article 325 & 326
- No electoral discrimination
- Equal voting rights
SUB-REALM 19.4
Economic Equality
- Directive Principles (39)
- Equal pay
- Wealth distribution
- Livelihood for all
SUB-REALM 19.5
Equity (Affirmative Action)
- Protective discrimination
- Reservation policies
- Leveling playing field
- Unequals treated unequally
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