Equality/Social Justice (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Foundational equality in liberalism
Foundational equality in liberalism
All individuals inherently equal by virtue of being human
Classical liberals on foundational equality
Classical liberals on foundational equality
Focus on legal equality under the law
Modern liberals on foundational equality
Modern liberals on foundational equality
Extend to social & economic rights, basic needs
Formal equality definition
Formal equality definition
Treated equally in eyes of law, no discrimination
Rule of law in liberalism
Rule of law in liberalism
Law applied consistently & fairly to all individuals
Equality of opportunity meaning
Equality of opportunity meaning
Equal chance to succeed regardless of starting point
Meritocracy definition
Meritocracy definition
Success based on abilities, efforts, talents not background
Classical liberals on equality of opportunity
Classical liberals on equality of opportunity
Minimal state, remove legal barriers & discrimination
Modern liberals on equality of opportunity
Modern liberals on equality of opportunity
Active state role: provide education, healthcare, welfare
Classical liberal view of meritocracy
Classical liberal view of meritocracy
Free market naturally leads to meritocracy
Modern liberal view of meritocracy
Modern liberal view of meritocracy
State must level playing field for true meritocracy
Social justice in liberalism
Social justice in liberalism
Fair distribution of resources, opportunities, privileges
Classical liberal view of social justice
Classical liberal view of social justice
Procedural fairness, byproduct of free market economy
Modern liberal view of social justice
Modern liberal view of social justice
Redistributive policies, active state intervention needed
Tension within liberalism
Tension within liberalism
Individual freedom vs social justice balance