Political egalitarianism
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Political equality occurs when everyone has equal political power or influence.[1] A founding principle of various forms of democracy, political egalitarianism also suggests all citizens of a place must be treated equally and fairly regardless of characteristics like their race, religion, wealth or intelligence. This is expressed in such principles as one person, one vote, equality before the law, and equal rights of free speech.[2] Danielle Allen argues that political equality, "has the same intrinsic importance for justice and human flourishing as liberty of conscience and freedom of the person. It should be equally non-sacrificeable."[3]
Equality before the law
Equality before law means that the law applies to all peoples equally and without exceptions. Laws can sometimes be designed to help minimize unequal application.[4]
See also
- "All men are created equal"
- Democratization
- Egalitarianism
- Human rights
- Money in politics
- One person, one vote
- Political freedom
- Positive liberty
- Sortition
- Universal suffrage
References
- ^ Egalitarianism. Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford University. 2013.
- ^ Verba, Sydney (January 2001). "Political Equality: What Is It? Why Do We Want It?". Russell Sage Foundation. p. 19.
- ^ Allen, Danielle S. (2023). "Chapter 1". Justice by Means of Democracy. Chicago: The University of Chicago Press. ASIN B0BVC2FX2S. ISBN 978-0-226-77709-2.
- ^ Lucy, William (2011). "Equality under and before the law". The University of Toronto Law Journal. 61 (3): 411–465. doi:10.3138/utlj.61.3.411. JSTOR 23018555.
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