What is meant by Social Equality?

[amp_mcq option1=”Each person should perform the functions according to his status” option2=”No effort should be made to modify the existing social system” option3=”No person should be made to suffer a position of relative inferiority in relation to other men due to caste, race or religion” option4=”Special effort to improve the lot of weaker section” correct=”option3″]

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UPSC CAPF – 2016

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The correct answer is C.

Social equality is the principle where all individuals within a society have equal rights, opportunities, and status, free from discrimination based on factors like caste, race, religion, gender, etc. Option C directly reflects this by stating that no person should face inferiority due to these social markers. Option A describes a rigid social hierarchy, the opposite of equality. Option B suggests maintaining the status quo, which is irrelevant to the definition of equality. Option D describes affirmative action, a measure to *achieve* equality, but not its definition.

Social equality is a fundamental pillar of a just and democratic society, aiming to eliminate discrimination and ensure equal respect and worth for all individuals.

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