How can people be equal?

Answer 1

Hi Wisdom.

All people are different in the sense that they have their own personalities and character traits. They are the same in the sense that they are all human beings.

We are equal in the eyes of God, meaning that we all have worth to Him — no one is better or worse.

In society, we are equal; but we are not treated equally. Many people categorize people into upper and lower classes; and that should not be. It is true that we do not have equal economic levels; some people earn more money than others. However, it does not mean that one group is better than the other.

In each of our minds, however, regardless of our differences, we should look at each person as an equal. We should not see someone who is poor & think that they are less than we are. Also, we should not look at someone who is rich & think that they are better than we are.

Equality is all a state of mind that goes beyond politics & economic class. It is how we perceive each other that matters. It is how we treat each other that matters.

The ultimate example of exalting at least temporarily equal powers is democracy, the process by which the group acquires an identity and all express their power in the same way, e.g. by secret ballot, and then by acting on the outcomes.

The political privacy of the secret ballot is a means to equalize power, since the less powerful members of the group who support the less popular position cannot thereafter be targeted for social exclusion or bodily harm.

When forming power networks, such as a political party, such methods increase the likelihood of ethical relationships and reciprocal altruism.

A democratic way of life tries to help maintain equality for people. We need to have equal opportunities, chances for advancement, etc. Of course, not all people are equal in intellect or level of ambition, so we will not all advance to the same levels. But it important that the chance to advance is there for all people.

Peace.

Answer 2

It depends on what you mean by "equal."

People are individuals, with different abilities. That's nature--and as a result not everyone is going to be the same, andoutcomes are not going to be equal.

Equality means--or should mean--three things:
>equality before the law.
>equality of opportunity
>treat each person according to his/her merits and conduct.

Note, however, that these--especially the second--are not quite as straightforward as they sound. For example, if some children are relegated to poor schools, while others are privileged to receive good educations, society has effectively handicapped those who don't get a good educational opportunity. There are still many areas in which people in sme groups find themselves facing such barriers--and that is not equal opportunity, even if the laws and othr formal institutions are nominally equal.

But--you will never get equality of results among individuals. Among groups, yes--in a truely egalitarian society, differences in things like income, education,e tc. will dissappear as statistical averages--most groups will be indistinguishable from each others. But individual differences--and both succcess and failure--will remain.

Answer 3

This is not an easy thing to achieve in a society.
In the first place, some people are worse than others - pedophiles, repeat rapists, serial killers, gangsters, Nazis and so on are worse than useless to society. They should still have equal rights under the law (no one should ever be subjected to torture). Then there are people who are musically gifted and intellectually gifted. This doesn't give them more rights, but it does give them more status, and status is an important concept in a discussion like this.
All mammals recognize the status of other animals - mate, offspring, alpha males, food, etc. Primates are quite conscious of the status of the other members of their group (even wasps recognize status amongst themselves).
Here's a practical illustration of status at work: There is a major car accident and people are seriously wounded. Arriving on site are a psychotherapist, an accupuncturist, a chiropractor, and an emergency medical response team. Who do you want calling the shots here? Society recognizes the status of the emergency response team by giving them special recognition (liscences and certificates) for their specialized training, and also holds them more responsible.
Human society couldn't function without status, and with it, classes.

Answer 4

We are not equal. Can this be done and what effect come our way eventual to all being equal. I put it as catastrophic if you think far ahead. In the working environment, employer and employee do not exist because we are looking at one class of people. With nothing so different between them, who is going to earn a living the hard way when everyone is Bill gates.

Answer 5

Are you trying to make us equal to each other in the future, or do you want an explaination of why people are equal now?
I'd say that people are equal at this point, just due to the rigorous evolutionary obstacle course we have all run through, if nothing else...

Answer 6

By being human. But equal doesn't mean same. And some (most?) people act below our human potential - so though they may be "equal" in validity, they are lesser in value. Discrimination is the scales of good and evil - which has nothing to do with religion, but measures real harm.

Answer 7

It is an impossible logic. you cant be equal in any way with another. you might be smarter than another. more hard working. while that person might be a better runner or a better artist. so how does person #1 equal to person #2? they dont, they are differnt. the real question is not "are we equal?" but "is someone better than I because of this or that?" i say its up to the beholder.

Answer 8

They honestly can't in my opinion. Even if people were all the same people would always try to make themselves feel Superior to other people. People will never truly be equal because a felling of superiority would exist in their heads.

Answer 9

Not to sound religious or anything like that, but only through your belief in God or own belief system can you truly consider what you do (deeds) be equal. We have the same opportunity to effect the world in a way. Some just capitalize on the opportunity more. Some get depressed when they see that they are inferior to others. If EVERYONE accepted their place in this world (which is the same "place" that everyone is in) then we wouldn't have a hierarchy to a society view on where we stand to be in this world. Everyone has a talent to offer the world around you. If you don't use it, then of course you don't offer your version of equality.

Answer 10

We all are equal to begin with it is our experience via environment which shapes our perspective. From that our existence is skewed either for the good or to the bad. Judgements are always sociologically rooted which is what creates our understanding of equality.