Equality

The keyword Equality is tagged in the following 6 articles.

The Macdonald Sisters: How They Visually Created Equality Between Men and Women

September 13, 2011 - 3848 words | Art » Women's Studies

The prevailing issue of fin-de-siècle France was the increasing autonomy of women. Independence for women threatened traditional social and gender roles, and consequently men’s civil power. Margaret and Frances Macdonald embodied this “new woman&... Read Article »

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Women's Studies Macdonald Sisters France Equality

John Rawls, Robert Nozick, and the Difference Principle: Finding Common Ground

April 12, 2011 - 2118 words | Philosophy » Political Philosophy

A large portion of Robert Nozick’s Anarchy, The State and Utopia is dedicated to refuting the theories of John Rawls. Specifically, Nozick takes issue with Rawls’ conception of distributive justice as it pertains to economic inequalities. Rawls wrote that... Read Article »

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Political Philosophy Economics Inequality Distributive Justice Difference Principle John Rawls Robert Nozick

Being Educated for Failure

February 12, 2010 - 815 words | Opinion » Education

“I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Whether black, white, red or yellow, all of these students stand, place their... Read Article »

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Education Inequality Public Minority Racisism Public School System

Restoring the Social Justice Identity of the Black Church

February 9, 2010 - 1132 words | Opinion » Black Church

“Come unto me, all who are labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28). In the days of past, the clarion call and mission of the black church was two-fold: it served as a beacon of hope for the lost-soul seeking grace and mercy,... Read Article »

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Black Church Religion Social Justice Inequality Spirituality

Who Makes a Nation? An Examination of Nationalism, Gender, and Membership in the Nation

December 7, 2009 - 1370 words | Opinion » Nationalism

Nationalism is defined by Merriam-Webster’s dictionary as, “loyalty and devotion to a nation; especially: a sense of national consciousness exalting one nation above all others and placing primary emphasis on promotion of its culture and interests as opposed... Read Article »

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Nationalism Patriotism Gender Women's Studies Women's Issues Gender Equality Women's Rights Nation Feminism

John Locke On Equality, Toleration, and the Atheist Exception

December 2, 2009 - 3334 words | Political Science » John Locke

Political philosopher and social psychologist, John Locke, was an outspoken supporter of equal rights within a governed society. He espoused the natural rights of man, namely the right to life, liberty and property, and he articulated that every government’s... Read Article »

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Political Philosophy John Locke Religion Toleration Atheist Exception Locke Locke Philosophy Political Theory Political Science Locke Equality