Equality

Equality

Introduction of equality: equality is considered an essential requirement for individuals and groups in various communities. - What is the meaning of equality? - What are the underlying principles - What are some of the manifestations of contemporary societies of inequality? 1- concept of equality: Equality is the enjoyment of all political, economic and social rights without discrimination on grounds of religion, color, language, gender or social status. The concept of equality within the principles of human rights worldwide, as well as national, either in the Koran or the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Social equality is a social situation in which the privileges enjoyed by specific groups disappear. A situation in which there is equality of opportunity, where everyone is blessed with natural and cultural situations that meet their needs. Dependently of social equality and content, largely on the existing social order. History has seen, from this point of view, a decrease of primitive communal stage to the stage of slavery. However, the course of history is back and the evolution of moving from the stage of feudalism and socialism. Despite the existence of Moatnnin gender about the law in capitalist countries in general, but that economic inequality is not available due to the unequal distribution of individual property, plus access unrelated to the job, and lack of social welfare programs for effectiveness. The Marxist approach to social equality is more solid and consistent and systematic. The emphasis on economic and political aspects while also focusing on equal rights and duties. The position of Marxist and social equality on the following basis: 1) social equality is not only a moral example, but is an essential element of the communist elements. 2) the abolition of exploitation of man by man is a prerequisite for achieving social equality. Marxism also believes that the cancellation of classes for the benefit of society without class distinction leads to achieving social equality. 3) The redistribution of wealth redistribution of wealth and income does not lead directly to achieving social equality, and it is considered that the application of Marxist socialism with respect to production and liquids (instruments and not only nationalization) of a fundamental issue. 4) through the transition from capitalism to communism repealed full exploitation of man by man and the Leninist principle of work and reward states that: "From each according to his ability, to each according to his work". 5) full communism differences between mental and manual labor disappearing, and between urban and rural workers. The result is a society free of class equality. However, Marxism rejects all equalitariansm absolute equality, even at full communist system. The degree of social equality achieved so far in socialist countries to end a terrible low. The differences in income remain wide. Elite and has appeared in all socialist countries. And it is a privileged elite in one way or another. Gender equality is fundamental to achieving human development issue, therefore, UNESCO seeks to achieve this goal and a priority. As the goal of equality is one of the Millennium Development Goals of the UN, which seeks to achieve gender equality and create parity in order to participate in community development and construction. End All Forms of Discrimination against Women, the agreement of the Arab states despite some progress on the issue of equality, but discrimination and inequality remains deeply rooted in the legal framework and girls and women still suffer of poor living conditions of poor social and look under and practice discrimination against them because they are women. In response to the needs of the Arab region, the Regional Office of Education of UNESCO in Arab countries increased focus on the issue of equality of women and give them all the rights and privileges. The regional office conducts special projects to raise awareness among people and to focus on the importance of achieving equality. Cooperation in this field with the rest of the United Nations and civil society organizations.