On Equality Social Science - On Equality

Indian constitution provides equality to:

United States of America, the __________ whose ancestors were the slaves who were brought over from Africa, continue to describe their lives today as largely unequal?

Who is the father of the Indian Constitution?

State whether the given statements are true or false.
Kanta borrowed money to pay her electricity bill.

Every person is equal before the law. True/ False

Every person should not be treated with dignity. True/ False

Establishing equality in a democratic society is a continuous struggle. True/ False

According to the provision of constitution "untouchability has been abolished". True/ False.

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India is a _______ country.

India is a ___________ country.

When persons are treated unequaly their _____________ is voilated.

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The idea of _________ is based on the idea of equality.

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Every person is _____ before the law.

Why do you think Om Prakash Valmiki was being treated unequally by his teacher and classmates in school?

Why people do not consider Dalit as equal, even though law says it?

Every person has access to all public places like malls, playground and markets. What do you understand by this?

According to the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, persons with disabilities have equal rights, and that the government should make possible their full participation in society. The government has to provide free education and integrate children with disabilities into mainstream schools. This law also states that all public places including buildings, schools, etc., should be accessible and provided with ramps.
Look at the photograph and think about the boy who is being carried down the stairs. Do you think the above law is being implemented in his case? What needs to be done to make the building more accessible for him? How would his being carried down the stairs affect his dignity as well as his safety?

What is the civil right movement?

In what ways was Omprakash Valmiki’s experience similar to that of the Ansaris?

What is it that makes Kanta unsure?

Define the following terms:

1. Dignity.
2. Constitution.

What is a disability act passed in 1995?

Write a note on equality in Indian democracy.

What sparked Civil Rights Movement in USA?

How has mid-day meal scheme helped the country to progress?

What is one of common form of inequality in India?

Re-read the box on Article 15 and state two ways in which this Article addresses inequality?

Establishing equality in a democratic society is a continuous struggle. Comment.

What do you understand by the term "all persons are equal before the law"? Why do you think it is important in a democracy?

Suppose you are not able to find a place to live in because, some people did not want to live next to you because of the religion you practice. How would you feel?

What is one of the main reasons which is responsible for continuance of discrimination?

Describe the two ways in which government has tried to implement the equality.

Account for issues of equality in other democracies.