by Kashish Sharma
Equality is such a big word which has been thrown around since god knows when. Political propaganda, war declarations, revolutionary speeches or even prenups, each ultimately focusses on the concept of ‘equality’. But at times I often wonder if equality is what we all want? Has it ever dawned upon people that equality isn’t everyone’s cup of tea?
In actuality, equality can have several different meanings. Coexistence, fairness and indiscrimination are a couple of concepts which can be derived from equality. What I personally believe is that ‘equality’ is an abstract idea which may be desired by some but unconsciously resented by many.
Aristotle once defined equality as “same treatment of similar persons”. But not all are same, we all are different. Sure we as humans have the same skeleton structure and are presented with brains to think, but not all are alike. And while equality is a leisure for many, those who have that ideal gift to their disposal at times hope for its riddance.
In actuality, equality can have several different meanings. Coexistence, fairness and indiscrimination are a couple of concepts which can be derived from equality. What I personally believe is that ‘equality’ is an abstract idea which may be desired by some but unconsciously resented by many.
Aristotle once defined equality as “same treatment of similar persons”. But not all are same, we all are different. Sure we as humans have the same skeleton structure and are presented with brains to think, but not all are alike. And while equality is a leisure for many, those who have that ideal gift to their disposal at times hope for its riddance.