What are the provision made in the constitution for the recognition of equality? [V. Imp.]
The provisions made in the constitution for the recognition of equality are as follow:
(a) Every person is equal before the law. What this means is that every person, from the President of India to a domestic worker like Kanta, has to obey the same laws.
(b) No person can be discriminated against on the basis of their religion, caste, race place of birth or whether they are male or female.
(c) Every person has access to all public places including playgrounds, hotels, shops and markets. All persons can use publicly available wells, roads and bathing ghats.
(d) Untouchability has been abolished.
Mention two different kinds of inequalities that exist in our country. Give examples. [V. Imp.]
What do you understand by the term"all persons are equal before the law"? Why do you think it is important in a democracy?
What was the condition of the African-Americans in the United States of America prior to 1950s? [V. Imp.]
Re-read the box on Article 15 and state two ways in which this Article addresses inequality?
What are the provision made in the constitution for the recognition of equality? [V. Imp.]
What are the two ways in which the government has tried to implement the equality that guaranteed in the constitution?
The Government of India passed the Disabilities Act in 1995. This law states that persons with disabilities have equal rights, and that the government should make possible their full participation in society. The government has to provide free education and integrate children with disabilities into mainstream schools. This law also states that all public places including buildings, school etc., should be accessible and provided with ramps.
Look at the photograph and think about the boy who is being carried down the stairs. Do you think the above law is being implemented in his case? What needs to be done to make the building and accessible for him?
How would his being carried down the stairs affect his dignity as well as his safety?