DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, CHANDIGARH

EQUALITY
REVISION NOTES CLASS-XI

1. Equality refers that all human beings are equal in all aspects because they are
equal by birth as a human being. And everybody should be equally educated,
wealthy, and equal status in the society.
2. But this is a negative aspect of equality because every person cannot be equal in
all the spheres as human beings are created even equal by God.
3. The human beings differ from each other in intelligence, height and physique also.
4. Positive aspects of equality refers to give adequate opportunities to develop one's
own potentialities and to abolish special privileges to be given to some sections of
society.
5. The concept of equality implies that all people, as human beings, are entitled to
the same rights and opportunities to develop their skill and talents, and to pursue
their goals and ambitions. This means that in a society people may differ with regard
to their choices and preferences.
6. Natural inequalities are considered to be the result of the different characteristics
and abilities with which people are born. It is generally assumed that natural
difference cannot be altered. Social inequalities on the other hand are those created
by society. They may treat differently people of different race, colour, gender, or
caste.
7. Equality can be classified as natural, social, civil, economic, and political.
8. Three main dimensions of equality namely, political, social, and economic.
9. Feminism is a political doctrine of equal rights for women and men. According to
feminists, inequality between men and women in society is the result of patriarchy.
10. Article 14 of the constitution of India guarantees equality to all the citizens
before law
and equal protection within India.
11. Freedom and equality are closely interrelated with each other and work as a
basis of
democratic set up.
12. Equality refers to be eligible to enjoy various opportunities provided by the state.
13. Affirmative action is based on the idea that it is not sufficient to establish formal
equality before law. Most policies of affirmative action are thus designed to correct
the cumulative effect of past inequalities.
14. Some inequalities existing in country are: (a) Disparity of income (b) Gender
inequality is society (c) Existing slums (d) Inequality among educational institutions.

ASSIGNMENT CHAPTER-EQUALITY

SHORT ANSWERS
1. What is Civil Equality?
2. Define the term Equality?
3. What are the different forms of social inequality seen in India?
4. Mention any 4 constitutional safeguards that ensure socio-political equality to the
masses.
5. Is Equality the same as Uniformity?
6. Define affirmative action.

LONG ANSWERS
1. What is Equality? Discuss the relationship between the two concepts of Liberty
and Equality.
2. “It is argued by some that inequality is natural, while some feel it is created by
society” which view do you support, give reasons.
3. Discuss the three dimensions of equality?
4. What are the element characteristics of Equality?
5. What steps has the Government taken to eradicate economic/social and gender
inequality in India?