What are the common form of equality that exists in India u
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every one are equal in the eyes of laws , no discrimination in the basis of colour caste ,gender, Creed ,sex, rich ,poor right to freedom
1. Civil Equality:
There is civil equality in the State when persons are subject to the same law in enjoyment of their various rights and liberties.
There can be no civil equality when law kames distinction between one individual and the other. Civil equality as a concept has been accepted in a democratic form of government.
It implies that all citizens should be treated alike in the matters of possession of their rights without any discrimination on the grounds of religion, belief, caste or creed.
2. Political Equality:
Political equality implies that all citizens should have political rights and should have equal access to all offices of authority.
It means universal adult suffrage. It also implies rights to form political parties and contest in election. These rights are necessary in a democratic society.
3. Social Equality:
It means that all citizens are equally eligible to enjoy various opportunities in society it also implies absence of other privileges. Social equality is a difficult idea to attain. It cannot be enforced entirely by law. The Constitution of
India has accepted equality as a goal in its preamble. It has abolished untouchability by law. Though untouchability still exists in some part of the country in spite of legal prohibition, efforts are being made to ensure social equality.
4. Natural Equality:
Natural equality is another type of equality. It implies that all men are born free and equal and are endowed with equal gifts and talents. It also means that the State should try to reduce inequality, rather than perpetuate it.
5. Economic Equality:
Economic equality, according to Lord Bryce, is “the attempt to expunge all differences in wealth, allotting to every man and woman an equal share in worldly goods.” It means that wealth should be enjoyed equally by all. It also implies abolition of poverty. The basic minimum of an individual should be fulfilled. If primary needs of an individual are not fulfilled, there cannot be real democracy. Political equality is said to be meaningless unless it is accompanied by economic equality.
In the communist countries, emphasis has been given on economic equality. In modern democracy, emphasis is also given on reasonable economic equality among the citizens. Accumulation of wealth has been considered to be a vice in recent times. Poverty amelioration programmes have been launched in India to bring the poor above poverty line.