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    CBSE Notes Class 7 Social Science Civics

    Chapter 1 - On Equality
    Equality is a key feature of democracy and influences all aspects of its functioning. In CBSE Notes
    Class 7 Social Science Civics Chapter 1 - On Equality, you will learn more about equality – what it is,
    why it is important in a democracy, and whether or not everyone is equal in India.

    This chapter introduces you to the concept of dignity. The government’s role in passing laws and
    instituting policies is also discussed. In the end, the chapter briefly describes an issue of inequality in
    the United States of America to highlight that this is a global phenomenon and a feature of many
    democratic countries.

    CBSE Notes Class 7 Social Science Civics Chapter 1 - On


    Equality

    Equal Right to Vote


    In a democratic country, like India, all adults irrespective of what religion they belong to, how much
    education they have had, what caste they are, or whether they are rich or poor are allowed to vote. This
    is called universal adult franchise and is an essential aspect of all democracies. The idea of universal
    adult franchise is based on the idea of equality.

    Other kinds of equality


    Apart from being poor, people in India experience inequality which is based on the caste system.

    Recognising dignity
    When persons are treated unequally, their dignity is violated. Dignity is the right of a person to be
    valued and respected for their own sake and to be treated ethically.

    Equality in Indian democracy


    The Indian Constitution recognises every person as equal. This means that every individual in the
    country, including male and female persons from all castes, religions, tribes, educational and economic
    backgrounds are recognised as equal.

    The recognition of equality includes the following provisions in the Constitution:


    1. Every person is equal before the law.
    2. No person can be discriminated against on the basis of their religion, race, caste, place of birth
    or whether they are female or male.
    3. Every person has access to all public places.

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    4. Untouchability has been abolished.

    Steps taken by Government to Implement Equality


    The two ways in which the government has tried to implement the equality that is guaranteed in the
    Constitution is:
     First through laws
     Second through government programmes or schemes

    One of the steps taken by the government includes the midday meal scheme.

    Issues of equality in other democracies


    In many democratic countries around the world, the issue of equality continues to be the key issue
    around which communities struggle.
    For example, in the United States of America, the African–Americans whose ancestors were slaves
    who were brought over from Africa, continue to describe their lives today as largely unequal. They were
    treated extremely unequally in the US and denied equality through the law.

    The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, religion or national origin. It
    also stated that all schools would be open to African–American children and that they would no longer
    have to attend separate schools specially set up for them.

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