The principle that people deserve equal rights, status, and opportunity.
Reach for it when naming a philosophy that challenges unjust social hierarchy
Egalitarianism shaped the cooperative's one-member, one-vote constitution.
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playful
level playing field
Fits when fair initial opportunity is being described informally
Careful The metaphor narrows the issue to competition and can ignore unequal outcomes.
everyday
democracy
Fits when popular participation in government is central
Careful Democracy can operate in a deeply unequal society.
everyday
Fits when the state of equal rights or status matters more than doctrine
Careful Equality names an outcome or relation, while egalitarianism names a guiding belief.
professional
Fits when fairness responds to different needs and barriers
Careful Equity can support unequal allocations instead of equal status.
formal
equalism
Fits when a rare compact label for belief in equality is useful
Careful Equalism is uncommon and may confuse readers without explanation.
formal
social equality
Fits when class, status, and public standing are the focus
Careful Social equality omits political or economic dimensions unless they are stated.
political egalitarianism
Political egalitarianism requires every adult's vote to carry equal weight.
commitment to egalitarianism
The salary policy reflects a serious commitment to egalitarianism.
principle of egalitarianism
The principle of egalitarianism informed the association's open membership.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC0 Updated
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