ON EQUALITY

Chapter1 - Civics
CLASS 7
What are rights?
What is Equality?
Define Equality

“AN IDEAL STATE WHERE NO

KIND OF DISCRIMINATION OR
INEQUALITIES EXIST .”
 Why is equality important?
• It is basic human right.
• It helps in ensuring wholesome
development of every individual
without any biases.
• For a democratic and secular country, like
India, it is all the more important.
EQUAL RIGHTS FOR ALL
 Inequalities v/s Equality in society
Types of inequalities in
society
• Gender discrimination
• Biased judgment
• Caste system
• Religious intolerance
• Difference between rich &poor
• Different attitude towards
minorities
• Different treatment towards
Disabled people
• Bonded labour
Kinds of equalities that
Should exist
• Equality before law
• Equal treatment of girls
and boys
• Secularism
• Equality of opportunity
for all
• Empathetic attitude
towards disabled people
 How are rights ensured?
Constitution of India The Preamble
Our constitution guarantees us
Fundamental Rights.
Do you know about a new addition
to the list of fundamental rights?
In India children too have
fundamental rights. 
Right to education
What is Right to Education?
Right to Equality
Universal Adult Franchise
No discrimination on basis of
religion
Equality before law
Abolition of Untouchability
Gender Equality
 Questions to ponder…
• 1.Why is Universal Adult Franchise
important in a democracy?
• 2.List the provisions in the constitution for
recognition of equality.
• What do you mean by the term “all are
equal before the law” ? Why do you think it
is important in a democracy?