Equality College Essays Samples For Students

Introduction

Inequality in education is cruel and unjust it persists and cuts deep along individual and community memories. In many occasions, it is not an issue of the past, lingers not only in Australia but the entire parts of the world (Ramsay, 2001). Modern education standards are critical in fulfilling this gap and providing equal opportunity for all learners in life. Education plays a crucial role in modeling the learners from different backgrounds in order to create tomorrow’s socially just society. The current generations of the learners are the society leaders of the future. Therefore, it is important for Continue reading...

The matters concerning gender socialization starts at birth and are experienced through the agents of socialization which include mass media, education, peer groups, and family. The repeated socialization that happens over a long period leads both the men and women into a false sense of acting naturally, rather than following the rules that have been socially constructed. Existence of gender stereotypes forms the basis prejudicial sexism and beliefs, which promote valuing of one sex over the other. Research shows that, in Russia, there is a wide wage gap, which is cannot be related to the lower qualifications of women Continue reading...

On 13 December 2012, Robert Parker, a sports columnist and panelist made racially motivated comments about Robert Griffin III; a Washington Redkins rookie quarterback during an ESPN sports panel show. Parker, an African American himself, questioned whether Griffin was a true African American due to some of his characteristics and behaviors; both physical and social, which seemed to be deviant from those of the “conventional” or “typical” black individual. Parker referred to Griffin as a “cornball brother”, something that his fellow panelists had no idea about and that consequently left them bewildered. Parker then went into a lengthy explanation Continue reading...

The Constitution rests on a proposition of all constitutional governments through the definition of limited governments. It adds that constitutions are legal and not simply political limitations to the government. There are considerations by various anti-thesis on the arbitrary rule. The contrary imagery to this is despotic government for which the government depends on willingness above law. As the constitution declares all men equal, what is the connection between equality, liberty and happiness? Liberty and equality are incompatible concepts that tend to conflict at most times. Liberty means being free from interference and this is what has driven liberalism Continue reading...

- citizen
- Political Culture
- Political Equality
- Popular Sovereignty
- Social Contract Theory
- Federalism
- Unitary government
- elastic clause
- Supremacy Clause
- concurrent powers
- Dual Federalism
- cooperative federalism
- new federalism
- public opinion
- halo effect
- Salient issues
- Voter turnout
- Free Exercise Clause
- Freedom of Religion
- The clear and present danger doctrine
- Slander and libel
- Privacy rights
- eminent domain
- writ of habeas corpus
- the exclusionary rule
- Civil War Amendments
- de jure
- de facto
- “Strict scrutiny” test.

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Harrison Bergeron is a story written by Kurt Vonnegut. Vonnegut’s story is a warning to the world about the quest of equality, which is spreading all round in many nations with America on the lead. The story shows the reader how the equality issue can have negative impacts on people’s individuality, and the society. The story revolves around the protagonist, Harrison Bergeron who is an archetypical symbol that represents defiance, and individuality. He is used to represent the people who will stand up, and protest against cruel laws imposed by the state on equality, and encourage others Continue reading...

The aim of this essay is to present you with a sociological analysis of a widely shared assumption. The conventional wisdom which is widely shared on behalf of the majority of the American society is the fact that ‘girls seem to perform better at school than boys’. This widely shared social belief depicts the ideology and mentality of a multi-cultural society which seems to criticize people according to their gender. The specific belief which is to be presented in this paper is a belief closely related to the educational field. There have been more than once instances when the Continue reading...

Secession commissioners were slave-owning politicians from the South. They were determined to defend slavery and mobilize other politicians from the South to separate from Abraham Lincoln’s Union. The Southerners claimed that the objective of quitting from the Union was not destructive but rather help in saving the tenets of the constitution. They believed that the slave system of the South would not thrive under the rule of the Republicans. The commissioners included state appointed individuals such as Jabez Curry, John Smith Preston, William L.Harris and Stephen F.Hale. They were a total of fifty-two commissioners with diverse experiences and Continue reading...

Similar to most of the other radical voices within the Revolutionary Era, there was much support towards gender equality encountered both disapproval and shock. Revolutionary movements of the time remained the pace of male dominance and preference (Gundersen 98). On the other hand, the elusive understanding for proper relationships between women, men, and the entire world undertook a significant dimension in the period. For this reason, the republican thrust with respect to revolutionary politics needed self-disciplined and intelligent citizens towards forming the new republic’s core. The element came in handy in helping to shape new ideals for the Continue reading...

In the period of Reconstruction after the American Civil War, the nation faced a serious debate about the best way to achieve black equality. Of course, many white politicians argued about the best course of action. However, blacks also held the same debate and their views were not necessarily the same, as one can imagine. The range of differences of opinion in this debate can best be summarized by the writings of Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Dubois. While Washington and Dubois clearly agree that the black man should advance through a persistent effort, they conflict over Continue reading...

Equality is refers to the state of being equal in degree, rank, quantity, or value in all spheres of life. While speaking about equality people substitute it with words such as fairness, justice, impartiality, sameness, equivalence, and parity. Equality is a fundamental right and all nations recognize it as an essential aspect of civilized populations. In the absence of equality, a society is likely to be insecure and unjust. Many states including the United States have entrenched equality in their constitutions to ensure that the society remains cohesive. For instance, the declaration of independence noted that ‘all men are Continue reading...

Introduction

Equity, equality and access are pertinent issues that have a considerable bearing on the education of K-12 school going pupils in the United States. The state of Pennsylvania has adopted strategies and policies tailored to ensure that students have equal access to educational facilities and resources (OpenCongress, 2014). This paper discusses the organizational structure and the structure of governance adopted by the state of Pennsylvania in addressing educational equality concerns. Subsequently, it presents an analysis of the policies of the state with regard to funding of the equality projects and concludes with a discussion on the effects of equal Continue reading...

The Party

Hank Rearden’s wedding anniversary party is one of the most insightful episodes in Atlas Shrugged. Firstly, it shows the reader the glaring contrast between the movers and the parasites, through their opinions on the new Equalization of Opportunity bill. Those who are happy, if not think of it as their right, to feed off other people’s efforts, talk about the necessity for such a law. To them, it is based on a superior moral; equality that is a result of altruism. They are heard saying that owning anything private is evil. When Hank, on the other side Continue reading...

Introduction

The Reconstruction period occurs as one of the primary historical times that have and continue to generate a contentious debate across various settings all over the globe. Speaking of the Reconstruction period, this connotes to a distinct point of time in the history of American society that was characterized by the increased occurrence of various changes. In fact, the changes were eminent across various settings in the American society inclusive, but not limited to politics, as well as the constitution. While it is true that the changes that occurred as a result of the Reconstruction period were few, it Continue reading...

Introduction

Demographic composition of unions has been changing in the past decades. More women now form part of the workforce. Women can be found in most, if not all, lines of work. Minority ethnic groups have also increased in numbers. Ethnic composition of workers continues to shift. Migrant workers have become a distinct minority group. New types of workers, such as freelancers, home workers and service workers are also emerging as distinct labor groups.
Unions operate through the concept of agency. Unions represent their member employees to the employer and regulatory bodies. Effective representation requires the consideration of different interests, Continue reading...

The ancient philosophy was based on simplified understanding of the world and human nature. Ancient Greek philosophers were the pioneers in social aspects of human life study. Aristotle, one of the brightest minds of that time, has introduced the term “ethics”, a list of specified rules of behavior in human society. In terms of his study “Nicomachean Ethics” he has come up with the definition of friendship and its types. The main purpose of this paper is to consider friendship in social networks such as Facebook in the context of Aristotle’s philosophy and to determine whether the genuine Continue reading...

Is there true friendship between unequal people?

In my view, true friendship can exist even between non-equals. Human beings are created in a manner that they cannot exist without true friendship. Different individuals are created differently. We all have a specific kind of quality that we are always looking for in the friendship we are looking for. What one might see in another who they consider as a friend is totally different from what another person might be looking for when looking for a friend elsewhere. It is possible for someone to have a true friend who is from a different race, education background, social class, Continue reading...

In 1972, the Equal Rights Amendment was passed in the Senate. The legislation was then taken to the states for approval. The National Woman’s Political Party proposed the amendment as they advocated for legal equality of both sexes. The amendment aimed at prohibiting the discrimination based on sex. In 1960s, the issue of feminism reemerged. The U.S. Representative Bella Abzug of New York and feminists Betty Friedan and Gloria Steinem took it to the senate, and it successfully received support from more than two-thirds of the votes casted. By 1972, the amendment was forwarded to the states by Continue reading...

Introduction

The problem of equality between men and women in the United States has been there since ancient times. After the Second World War, the panel of people who came together to find solutions the problems that resulted from the war was made up of men only (Torild 37). Efforts have been made to promote gender equality in the US. Legislations such as Title IV and allowing women to vote and join the military have enhanced equality. While some of the efforts and interventions by the government have enhanced equality between the men and women, certain social, cultural and structural Continue reading...

Introduction

Affirmative action has a turbulent history that is both hailed and scorned through the years. President Kennedy in 1961 initiated this process to address the persisting discrimination in the land despite the civil rights law and constitutional guarantees. It was President Johnson, however, who developed and enforced the concept as not just an idea but as a fact and a result. Affirmative action policies focused on active measures to ensure access to opportunities to education and employment for the blacks. Promotions, salary increases, career advancements, school admissions, scholarships and financial aid are open prospects open to white, blacks and Continue reading...

John Stuart Mill argues that there should be an equality of the sexes in his essay. The fundamental thesis of the essay is that the subordination of one gender to the other sex is wrong, and by extension an obstacle to the development of humanity. In light of this, Mill argues that this state of affairs should be changed and same opportunities given to both sexes. Key to this argument is John Stuart Mill’s conviction that the moral and intellectual advancement of humanity would result in greater happiness for all. Though he does not quite explain what he Continue reading...

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As in most cultures even in the United States the status of women has been much below that of men historically. The course of history changed with the Seneca Falls Convention in New York in the year 1848 spearheaded by Elizabeth Cady and Lucretia Mott. This convention discussed broadly the “social, civil and religious conditions and rights of women” in the American Society. This first-ever women’s convention came up with “Declaration of Sentiments” much like the Declaration of Independence. This culminated with Fredrick Continue reading...

The three issues you consider to be most important to women and their families and why these issues are important: Education, Economic and Civil Right.
As Rene Descartes said ‘I think therefore I am’, every human being whether a man women or child has the right to think for themselves and find their self worth. Historically, thinking has been the man’s prerogative where the woman was supposed to follow blindly like chattel. Education for women therefore is one of the most important issues that is facing women empowerment today because not only does education give women a sense Continue reading...

Different societies differ in way they uphold certain values in the society. There are some that disregard educating the girl child while others advocate for equality for all. Some of the features to be identified with a just society would be; provision of social amenities, better health care and quality education. When a community embraces the above attributes, it is able to grow economically and socially (Ogundọwọle, E. 2004). The leaders should take it upon themselves to facilitate equal distribution of the natural resource. It can guarantee this by providing free or subsidized health care facilities.
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During the early American history, there were a lot of ideologies that were developed to help in putting ideas across trying to relate different issues that were affecting the society. There were a number of authors who came up with different ideologies trying to address the violence, political, labor, freedom and the inequalities that were being experienced during this period. The concepts will be analyzed based on Mary Shelly’s Frankenstein, Hegel Phenomenology of spirits, and George Orwell Homage to Catalonia. The paper will give a summary on what the three authors thought regarding different ideologies that seemed to Continue reading...

There is a general trend in the world today where people are more concerned about the feelings of other people rather than their own feelings. The novel, ‘anthem’ takes us through the life of a character, Equality who realised his weakness in trying to please everyone else instead of being the person he was meant to be. His name is a symbol that reflects the need for equality in the world today. Everybody is trying to be like the other person, not realising the uniqueness in their assignments that requires them to behave differently. The obsession of being equal Continue reading...

INTERNATIONAL 4 – 8818: We know that you go inside the tunnel each night.

EQUALITY 7-2521: Will you report it to the Council?
INTERNATIONAL 4 – 8818: We have given you word that we will not.
EQUALITY 7-2521: We trust you.
INTERNATIONAL 4 – 8818: What do you do there? For three hours each day?
EQUALITY 7-2521: We study. We melt metals and mix acids. We cut open the bodies of animals.

INTERNATIONAL 4 – 8818: Where do you get all those things?

EQUALITY 7-2521: We have stolen the vials and powders from the Home of Scholars. We’ve stolen the manuscripts.

INTERNATIONAL 4 – 8818: What if they catch you? You are committing a great sin!

EQUALITY 7-2521: Sin? What is sin? Perhaps, at the end of our experiments, we may find something which will be beneficial to our Brothers, Continue reading...

Equality: My mind is boggling. I do not no what to think about. I have to complete this duty.
International: Think about something; just let your mind do its duty. Don’t help it to think.
Equality: I know you do not know the significance of the duty at hand. It carries significance now and many years to come. My mind is entrusted with such a phenomenal duty that it is breaking under its weight. Offer something wise as a suggestion.
International: Phenomena, significant, these are qualities that connote something universally important. Is about the anthem you have to Continue reading...

INTERNATIONAL 4-8818: What are you going to do about Liberty 5- 3000? You know you are not supposed to talk to her in the first place. It is forbidden for anything to go on between her and you.
EQUALITY 7- 2521: You may never understand my position because you have never felt like I am feeling right now. In the event that Liberty 5- 3000 and I are caught, too bad, but I will take responsibility.

INTERNATIONAL 4-8818: I fear for your lives in as much as you do not seem to realize that.

EQUALITY 7- 2521: I know but in the event that we are caught, I will take full responsibility of my actions.
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Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte shows the hierarchical class system prevalent in England in the 19th century. The strict class system during the 19th century required everyone to continue the circumscribed class positions. Through the character of Jane, Bronte tries to question this system. For instance, the novel raises the issue of whether a governess should be considered upper class due to her superior education or lower class due to her servant-like status in the family. Her journey through the established class structure results in her judgments based on the class stereotype. Part of her judgment arises because she Continue reading...

Fairness at Work

The podcast “Fairness at Work” raises the discussion of the fairness in the workplace, especially after the introduction of the 2010 Equality Act. The discussion involves the Minister for equalities of Lid-Dem, Lynne Featherstone, Conservative M for Skipton, Julian Smith and the CIPD´s own Diversity advisor Dianah Worman. The focus of the agenda is the abolition of the retirement age and the on-going debate, related to the introduction of the flexible working hours. The participants of the debate raise some very important questions, which concern not only the notion of the fairness, which Lynne Featherstone, for example, defines Continue reading...

Background

Women’s emancipation has known a very sinuous journey. Being traditionally associated with the domestic sphere, with the roles of wives and mothers, in time women gained the right to vote and they gradually integrated in the public sphere, by becoming active members of the society, working alongside men. Women’s participation in the workforce is a fact accepted and embraced by almost all societies throughout the world. Nevertheless, although they have proven their competencies and abilities to work just as efficiently as their male colleagues, even nowadays, women face the challenge of unequal salaries, unequal career development and Continue reading...

Martin Luther King Jr. Contributions

A major contribution of Martin Luther King was the fight for equality among the black and white people in America. He advocated against racism, and promoted equal voting rights among the black and white people. Racial segregation in the public transport stopped because of his dedication to see equal treatment of all black people in America. In fighting for the rights of the Black American, Martin Luther King advocated and used peaceful demonstrations (non-violent demonstrations), which were effective and showed the world that demonstrations need not be violent.

Personal, Social, and Political Environment

Martin Luther King was brought up in the south were racial Continue reading...

Introduction

Simone de Beauvoir used the term “gender” in his work entitled “The Second Sex,” published in in 1949 and ever since it publication the literary work has provoked extreme responses due to the perceived sexual scandal that clung into the aura of the book. At the advent of the book’s release, it became a source of insight and inspiration to several women, but despite the positive acceptance from women feminists seemed to be rather ambivalent. The author exhibits womanhood in a different perspective in his writing that most of the people in the early seem to disagree. However, Continue reading...

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The killing of the representative of terrorists, Osama Bin Laden has brought joy to many as it has put a stop to a lot of many killings that were happening, this has caused much freedom to the Afghanistan people. The United States as a great nation has helped many recover from effects caused by the death of their loved ones after the sending of troops on Afghanistan and getting rid of Osama bin Laden. Research done claims that women have suffered most in Afghanistan. According to the difference feminists, they believed Continue reading...

Introduction

It is clear that gender equality gives businesses the chance to employ from a broader pool of talent, get bigger insights into customer’s consumers’ needs, and make better the quality and security of supply. Is a lot of this business taking it seriously? Do they think it is even an issue? For a lot of clear reasons, equality among sexes is extremely imperative for the world to purpose well. Even though many consider men as the stronger sex, a lot of women do not receive this definition. It is true that most men in the world are superior Continue reading...

Over the years, gender parity has remained one of the critical challenges that developed and developing nations continue to grapple with in the modern era. As a social challenge, gender parity exists between men and women and has been manifested in various facets of the society, especially in education, healthcare, politics, and economy to mention, but a few. However, women have organized forums, established feminism movements and formed an alliance with human rights organizations to fight for gender equality; an aspect that has reduced gender gap in the education and healthcare sectors (Wright 89). Although this marks an important Continue reading...

Cohen and Socialism I: Justice and Personal Behavior

- Who is G. A. Cohen?
Gerald Allan (G.A.) "Jerry" Cohen (1941-2009) was raised in a communist family in Montreal, Canada. He later obtained his political philosophy there and then a doctorate in England. As professor at a university in Oxford, England, Cohen held analytic philosophical, Marxist, and egalitarian views. His notable ideas concern egalitarian ethos and strict difference principle. Some of Cohen’s works include a defense of Marxism, egalitarianism, justice, equality, socialism, as well as, other topics on moral and political philosophy. His political philosophical works, or refutations of others’ works, has been widely read, commented, critiqued Continue reading...

12 Years a Slave tells about the life of Solomon Northup during the pre-Civil War United States. He was a free black man who lived in upstate New York who became famous locally for playing the fiddle well. His wife, Ann Hampton, was a woman of mixed ancestry. Together they had three children. One day, two men apporached him and asked him to join a traveling musical show, with a promise of generous wages. After he accepted, he was druged and sold to slavery. He was treated brutally as he continued to insist that he was a freeman. Left Continue reading...

Introduction

The principal of equality explains that men are equal in moral, legal, political and social perspective. Morally it means that people have equal worth or value while legally all people are subject to the same laws. On the other hand, political equality means that people have an equal voice when electing leaders and passing laws in one’s own country. Lastly, social equality means that people have equal access to the things that make life decent. Human rights state that human beings are equal in all ways regardless of their ethnicity, intelligence, sexual orientation, sex, color and racial differences. Continue reading...