how are universal adult franchise, equality before law, and abolishment of untouchability important provisions of the constitution of India to establish equality in the Indian society???
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Equality
Learning Goals:
Meaning of equality
Bases of Inequality
Universal Adult Franchise
Equality: The term equality means the state of being the same, especially in status, rights or opportunities.
Equal Right to Vote: India is a democratic country where all adults (i.e. people who are 18 and above) are allowed to vote irrespective of religion, caste, education level and financial status.
This is, as you know, called the ‘universal adult franchise’ and is an essential component of all democracies.
There are many challenges faced by the poor people in India, in exercising the integral part of democracy mentioned above. The challenges are:
Attending work: Since they are a part of the unorganized sector they are hired and fired at the whims and fancies of their employers. Hence they have to work at any cost so that they can make ends meet.
Attending to the routine / emergency family responsibilities.
The above challenges make them doubt whether they are really ‘equal’.
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Explanation:
no one will be discriminated and everyone will be considered equal in the society so universal adult franchise, equality before law, and abolishment of untouchability important provisions of the constitution of India to establish equality in the Indian society.