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    The Paleolithic Age The notion that Paleolithic man was a cave man is preposterous. They were physically the same us people today‚ we are now and were than Homo sapiens. Society than was fairly complex‚ people lived in communities‚ they had art and music‚ they also believed in more than just the physical plane of existence in which they lived‚ even made tools. The common place location of a community was in valleys in France. Primary sources of food were hunting and gathering‚ from the rich

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    to the theory of natural rights‚ men have equality because they are men. Because we are all human‚ no one person should be able to rule another without the other’s consent. Where Calhoun views equality as sameness (same level in society‚ same physical and mental capacities‚ same level of wealth‚ etc.)‚ Jefferson and the Founders intended equality to mean equal in natural rights‚ such as the rights to life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness. Equality of opportunity‚ regardless of one’s gender

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    that they were supreme over the African-American race. Not only were blacks free‚ they were becoming accepted as people in our society. They were even becoming accepted in the workplace. Many employers were no longer bothered by giving a job to an African-American. America seemed to finally be turning around for the better. After all‚ African-Americans only asked for equality‚ and they were getting closer and closer to that goal with each passingday. Suddenly‚ however‚ some people began to lose sight

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    An argument I found problematic is that of Walzer’s in his work titled “In Defense of Equality.” He believes that redistribution undermines achievement and ability and distribution should be based on intrinsic value. As stated‚ “The difficulty here is that making money is only rarely a form of self-expression‚ and the money we make is rarely enjoyed for its intrinsic qualities. In a capitalist world‚ money is the universal medium of exchange” (Walzer 400). Furthermore‚ talent is distributed unevenly

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    The achievement of full equality between women and men is one of the most important prerequisites for global prosperity and the advancement of society. The denial of such equality‚ in whatever form‚ perpetrates an injustice against one half of the world’s population and promotes in men harmful attitudes and habits that are carried from the family to the workplace‚ to political life‚ and ultimately to international relations. There are no grounds‚ moral‚ practical‚ or biological‚ upon which such denial

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    Understand the importance of diversity equality and inclusion 1.1 Diversity: The meaning of diversity is difference‚ as people we are all different although we have a lot of things in common with each other we are also unique in many ways. Diversity recognizes and values the differences people have. These can include personal characteristics such as background‚ culture and the work style we use. When we recognize our individual differences we can create a productive environment in which everyone

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    Secularism and Equality Secularism ensures equal treatment to all citizens; one group cannot be more privileged than other. A secular state provides each individual freedom to practice‚ choose and change his or her religion. You and I will have no fewer shrines to visit. Though it is not inscribed in the law‚ secularism was already partly embodied in our country. People amiably living together‚ since decades‚ in harmony with diverse religious structure‚ however‚ dominated by Hinduism testify it.

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    Introduction Both men and women have equal rights nowadays since gender equality has been a social concern. But in the recent years‚ psychologist and sociologist have begun to study how men are discriminated against women because there is an aspect of society that discriminates against men. This aspect of society is hard to discuss and to study. We all know that men are physically stronger while women are more emotionally aware. Men are good providers while women are better nurturers. We acknowledge

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    that build up what we know as an American. America has portrayed an image of a “perfect nation” along with a diverse and equal society‚ however this is far from the truth. If you think that the United States is the most advanced country in the world‚ you have missed the bullseye and hit the edge of the dartboard. The concept of equality simply does not exist in today’s society. With one look‚ people already believe they know everything about you. In simple words‚ an American today is just simply a hypocrite

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    Gettysburg Address). Based on the Constitution‚ equality is achievable because of the rights and freedom we are all given. When the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights were written‚ the authors intended for each person to be treated identical to a neighbor or even a government figure. Many people think equality in society is achievable‚ but others think not. Based upon the U.S. Constitution‚ Bill of Rights‚ and the Declaration of Independence equality is achievable because everyone is given

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