050007737 What is ‘equality of opportunity’? “Equality of opportunity is a political ideal that is opposed to caste hierarchy but not to hierarchy per se” (Arneson) The rational behind this political ideal is that society is uneven‚ with privileges‚ standing and potential for success being heavily influenced by many different factors predetermined by birth. The political ideal places an individual in any given rung of social hierarchy as a result of their background. Equality of opportunity calls
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The richer you are‚ the more justice you get The idea of the being rich and getting much more justice is an idea which has been around for a long time. Social and criminal justice has always been dependant on how much money an individual‚ or group of individuals have. Two identical cases can go to court‚ and two different outcomes can be reached. The only difference in the ruling is due to the wealth of the defendant. However‚ is it really justice to commit crimes and not face any punishment?
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COMMUNICATION READING ASIGNMENT TOPIC 6 GENDER EQUALITY [pic] GROUP 6 STUDENTS: Nguyen Linh Dan (leader) Truong Thi Thuy Dung Vu Thi Dang Nguyen Thu Hang HaNoi‚ October 30‚ 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 3 I. OVERVIEW OF GENDER EQUALITY 4 1. History of gender equality 4 2. Actual situation of gender equality all over the world 7 3. Reasons of gender inequality
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Assignment 1: You Cannot NOT Communicate: Fact or Fiction? Complete this written assignment: Read the article below. Based on what you have learnt in topic 1‚ you need to answer the questions given in your own words‚ thoughts and research. Questions: • What do you think about Watzlawick’s idea? Did it seem reasonable or unreasonable to you at first? Why? • When and how do you communicate messages unintentionally? From the article about Watzawick’s Idea of One cannot not communicate‚ he
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Equality in India Introduction Equality in India is a relatively recent concept as enshrined in our Constitution. The Right to Equality is a Fundamental Right‚ and our Constitution gives all Indians the right to practice it‚ irrespective of caste‚ creed‚ economic status‚ race or gender. Ancient Indian civilization was steeped in inequalities‚ mostly of caste. With the advent of Buddhism and Jainism‚ the caste system received a jolt‚ as the common man started questioning its very basis. Later
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on other grounds. The proposed Directive responds to and raises many issues‚ such as the shape of gender equality and anti-discrimination legislation in the EU‚ the concept of multiple discrimination and the role of equality bodies in protecting individuals’ rights. Within this context‚ the direction and content of this publication is informed by the EWL seminar‚ ‘Levelling up Gender Equality Legislation and Tackling Multiple Discrimination’ held in January 2009. This seminar allowed EWL members
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Striving for Women Equality In order for our society to ensure that future generations of women will have equal access to the same important resources currently available to men‚ an increase access to resources such as land‚ credit‚ education‚ technology and information can give them the opportunity to participate equally with men in key decisions that affect their lives. In particular‚ economic and educational opportunities should be readily available to them. By increasing women ’s economic
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Western Theories of Justice Justice is one of the most important moral and political concepts. The word comes from the Latin jus‚ meaning right or law. The Oxford English Dictionary defines the “just” person as one who typically “does what is morally right” and is disposed to “giving everyone his or her due‚” offering the word “fair” as a synonym. But philosophers want to get beyond etymology and dictionary definitions to consider‚ for example‚ the nature of justice as both a moral virtue of
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Gender Equality between Pros and Cons Who has not heard about “Gender Equality”? Among the mushrooming current issues or topics‚ there is always demand for open spaces. Actually‚ it is really a good thing and also a kind of proof that shows a particular result after a period of time‚ the way of considering something‚ or opinions of people nowadays become more and more open-minded‚ willing to consider ideas and opinions that are new or different to be their own. Even‚ most of the time‚ you may see
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Gender equality requires equal enjoyment by women and men of socially-valued goods‚ opportunities‚ resources and rewards. Where gender inequality exists‚ it is generally women who are excluded or disadvantaged in relation to decision-making and access to economic and social resources. Therefore a critical aspect of promoting gender equality is the empowerment of women‚ with a focus on identifying and redressing power imbalances and giving women more autonomy to manage their own lives. Gender equality
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