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The Indian ______ recognizes every person as equal, meaning every individual in the country is considered equal regardless of caste, religion, or background.
The Indian ______ recognizes every person as equal, meaning every individual in the country is considered equal regardless of caste, religion, or background.
Constitution
The principle of equality ensures that every person is ______ before the law, implying that even high-ranking officials like the President must adhere to the same legal standards as ordinary citizens.
The principle of equality ensures that every person is ______ before the law, implying that even high-ranking officials like the President must adhere to the same legal standards as ordinary citizens.
equal
Discrimination against individuals based on their religion, race, caste, or place of birth is legally ______, ensuring access to public places for all persons.
Discrimination against individuals based on their religion, race, caste, or place of birth is legally ______, ensuring access to public places for all persons.
prohibited
[Blank] has been abolished to promote social equality.
[Blank] has been abolished to promote social equality.
The government implements equality primarily through enacting laws and initiating programs or ______ aimed at assisting disadvantaged communities.
The government implements equality primarily through enacting laws and initiating programs or ______ aimed at assisting disadvantaged communities.
India has several laws in place to protect every person's right to be treated ______.
India has several laws in place to protect every person's right to be treated ______.
To improve living conditions and provide greater opportunities, the government sets up schemes targeting communities that have been treated ______ for centuries.
To improve living conditions and provide greater opportunities, the government sets up schemes targeting communities that have been treated ______ for centuries.
The ______ meal scheme provides cooked lunches to children in government elementary schools, starting with Tamil Nadu as the first state to implement it.
The ______ meal scheme provides cooked lunches to children in government elementary schools, starting with Tamil Nadu as the first state to implement it.
The Supreme Court directed all state governments to initiate the midday meal program in their schools following its success in ______ Nadu in 2001.
The Supreme Court directed all state governments to initiate the midday meal program in their schools following its success in ______ Nadu in 2001.
One positive effect of the midday meal scheme is that more poor children are regularly ______.
One positive effect of the midday meal scheme is that more poor children are regularly ______.
The midday meal program has helped minimize ______ prejudices by encouraging children of all castes to eat together.
The midday meal program has helped minimize ______ prejudices by encouraging children of all castes to eat together.
In several locations, ______ women have been hired to cook meals for the midday meal program, which empowers them economically.
In several locations, ______ women have been hired to cook meals for the midday meal program, which empowers them economically.
The midday meal program helps reduce hunger among poor students, enabling them to ______ better in school because their stomachs are not empty.
The midday meal program helps reduce hunger among poor students, enabling them to ______ better in school because their stomachs are not empty.
There are still significant differences in the quality of schools attended by the rich and the ______, highlighting persistent inequalities in the education system.
There are still significant differences in the quality of schools attended by the rich and the ______, highlighting persistent inequalities in the education system.
Numerous schools across the country still practice ______ against Dalit children, denying them respect and dignity.
Numerous schools across the country still practice ______ against Dalit children, denying them respect and dignity.
Changing attitudes slowly is a main reason why people continue to treat others unequally based on caste, religion, disability, and ______ status.
Changing attitudes slowly is a main reason why people continue to treat others unequally based on caste, religion, disability, and ______ status.
Achieving equality in a democratic society involves ongoing efforts from individuals and various communities to ensure everyone is treated with ______.
Achieving equality in a democratic society involves ongoing efforts from individuals and various communities to ensure everyone is treated with ______.
The struggle for equality persists in many democratic countries, including the ______ States of America, where African-Americans face significant challenges.
The struggle for equality persists in many democratic countries, including the ______ States of America, where African-Americans face significant challenges.
African-Americans, descendants of enslaved people brought from Africa, still experience ______ in the United States despite efforts to promote equal rights.
African-Americans, descendants of enslaved people brought from Africa, still experience ______ in the United States despite efforts to promote equal rights.
Prior to the civil rights movement, African-Americans were treated unequally, such as having to sit at the back of the bus or give up their seat to a ______ person.
Prior to the civil rights movement, African-Americans were treated unequally, such as having to sit at the back of the bus or give up their seat to a ______ person.
[Blank] Parks initiated a major civil rights protest by refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in 1955.
[Blank] Parks initiated a major civil rights protest by refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in 1955.
The Civil Rights Act of ______ outlawed discrimination based on race, religion, or national origin and ensured schools would be open to children of all races.
The Civil Rights Act of ______ outlawed discrimination based on race, religion, or national origin and ensured schools would be open to children of all races.
Despite legal advancements, many African-Americans remain among the poorest in the United States and attend government schools with fewer ______ than those in wealthier areas.
Despite legal advancements, many African-Americans remain among the poorest in the United States and attend government schools with fewer ______ than those in wealthier areas.
Communities and individuals continually strive to expand democracy and push for greater recognition of equality on existing and ______ issues.
Communities and individuals continually strive to expand democracy and push for greater recognition of equality on existing and ______ issues.
Central to maintaining democracy is the struggle for the recognition of all persons as ______ and ensuring their dignity is upheld.
Central to maintaining democracy is the struggle for the recognition of all persons as ______ and ensuring their dignity is upheld.
The critical role of ______ in democracy helps to ensure a just society is equitable.
The critical role of ______ in democracy helps to ensure a just society is equitable.
In our textbooks, equality, as a discussion, often reiterated certain ______ of the Constitution.
In our textbooks, equality, as a discussion, often reiterated certain ______ of the Constitution.
The government has the role in passing laws and instituting ______.
The government has the role in passing laws and instituting ______.
In the classroom, understanding equality requires ______ as well as a firm commitment.
In the classroom, understanding equality requires ______ as well as a firm commitment.
In India, everyone is equal according to the law, including male and ______ persons.
In India, everyone is equal according to the law, including male and ______ persons.
Though equality is recognized, ______ does still exist.
Though equality is recognized, ______ does still exist.
Second in the Consitution, no one can be discriminated against because of their ______ and other identities.
Second in the Consitution, no one can be discriminated against because of their ______ and other identities.
Third in the consitution, everyone has access to all ______ places.
Third in the consitution, everyone has access to all ______ places.
Lastly, untouchability has been ______ after the consitution.
Lastly, untouchability has been ______ after the consitution.
Schemes are set up to improve the live of communities who have not been treated ______.
Schemes are set up to improve the live of communities who have not been treated ______.
The midday meal is introduced to all govenment elementary ______.
The midday meal is introduced to all govenment elementary ______.
In 2001, the scheme was asked of the Supreme ______.
In 2001, the scheme was asked of the Supreme ______.
One affect from the midday scheme is that children ______ come more often to school.
One affect from the midday scheme is that children ______ come more often to school.
Schools where there are Dalit childern, they are disciminated and treated ______.
Schools where there are Dalit childern, they are disciminated and treated ______.
Even through discrimination is against the law, they continue to treat people ______.
Even through discrimination is against the law, they continue to treat people ______.
Flashcards
Indian Constitution on Equality
Indian Constitution on Equality
Recognizes every person as equal, regardless of caste, religion, gender, or background.
Reality of Equality in India
Reality of Equality in India
Guarantees equality to all citizens, yet daily lives often reflect inequality.
Government's Role in Equality
Government's Role in Equality
Laws and policies aimed at reducing inequalities and ensuring equal treatment.
Midday Meal Scheme
Midday Meal Scheme
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Positive Effects of Midday Meal Scheme
Positive Effects of Midday Meal Scheme
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Continued Discrimination
Continued Discrimination
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Dignity
Dignity
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Challenge of Changing Attitudes
Challenge of Changing Attitudes
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Civil Rights Movement
Civil Rights Movement
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Civil Rights Act of 1964
Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Universal Adult Franchise
Universal Adult Franchise
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Democracy's Evolving Challenge
Democracy's Evolving Challenge
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Maintaining Dignity
Maintaining Dignity
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Constitution
Constitution
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Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016
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Study Notes
- This Unit introduces the critical role of equality in democracy, focusing on India
- The Constitution guarantees equality, but daily life often contradicts this
- Constitutional provisions have been reiterated without addressing lived realities.
- The Unit highlights inequalities experienced by various communities. It explores the government's role in alleviating these inequalities.
Government Role
- Government aims to alleviate inequalities by passing laws and instituting policies.
- Inequality is a global issue, evident even in democratic countries like the United States.
- Equality and democracy are evolving concepts
- Dynamism manifested through new laws, programs, and social movements.
Local Context Matters
- Ground discussions in local situations for relevance.
- Empathy and respect for the dignity of all learners are crucial in the classroom.
- The Indian Constitution recognizes every person as equal, regardless of background
- This principle is fundamental, inequality persists.
- Democratic India has laws to protect against discrimination and promote equality.
Constitutional Provisions
- Equality before the law applies to everyone.
- No discrimination based on religion, race, caste, gender, or place of birth.
- Access to public places is guaranteed.
- Untouchability has been abolished.
Implementation of Equality
- The government uses laws and programs to implement equality.
- Programs aim to aid disadvantaged communities.
- These schemes aim to provide greater opportunity for underserved populations.
- The midday meal scheme provides cooked lunch in government elementary schools.
- Tamil Nadu first implemented the program, Supreme court mandated it nationwide in 2001.
Positive Effects of Midday Meal Scheme
- Increased enrollment and attendance of poor children
- Reduced burden on mothers who no longer have to interrupt work for lunch
- Diminished caste prejudices as children eat together
- Dalit women are employed to cook the meals
- Reduced hunger and improved concentration among students
Remaining Challenges
- While progress, differences persist between schools for the rich and poor
- Dalit children still face discrimination and unequal treatment
- Their dignity is not always respected.
Changing Attitudes
- Attitudes change slowly.
- Discrimination persists based on caste, religion, disability, economic status, and gender.
- Belief in inherent equality and the importance of dignity is essential for change.
- Establishing equality in a democratic society requires continuous effort.
Global Context
- Equality remains a key issue in democratic countries worldwide.
- African-Americans in the United States still face inequality despite progress.
- They were historically denied rights, like sitting at the back of buses.
Civil Rights Movement
- Rosa Parks sparked the Civil Rights Movement.
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibited discrimination.
- Ensured schools would be open to all children.
- African-Americans still experience poverty
- They attend under-resourced schools.
Challenge of Democracy
- No country is completely democratic.
- Communities work to expand democracy.
- Striving for greater recognition of equality is important.
- Central the recognition of equality is essential for maintaining dignity.
- The book explores how equality affects daily life in India.
Article 15
- Focus on discrimination on religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
- The state cannot discriminate against its citizens on those grounds.
- Citizens access shops, hotels, or public entertainment, and use general public resources, without discrimination.
Key Terms
- Universal adult franchise ensures all adults have the right to vote.
- Dignity is recognizing oneself and others as worthy of respect.
- The Constitution lays down the basic rules and regulations for a country.
- The Civil Rights Movement sought equal rights and an end to racial discrimination in the USA.
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