Political Science · Political Theory
In which kinds of equality does socialism primarily believe?
- 1. Social
- 2. Legal
- 3. Economic
- 4. Political
A1 and 2 only
B1 and 3 only ✓ Correct
C1 and 4 only
D2 and 3 only
Correct answer: (B) 1 and 3 only — Socialism centres on social and economic equality, so the answer is 1 and 3 only.
Explanation
★Socialism centres on social and economic equality, so the answer is 1 and 3 only.
★Social equality means ending hierarchies of class, status and privilege among people.
★Economic equality means a fair distribution of wealth, income and the means of production.
★Socialists argue that legal and political equality remain hollow without economic equality.
★Formal equality before law cannot help the poor who lack the resources to use their rights.
★Hence socialism goes beyond the liberal stress on legal and political equality.
★Equality of condition, not mere equality of opportunity, is the socialist ideal.
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