¶ … Deconstructing Equality versus -- Difference or Poststructuralist Theory for Feminism (1988)," by Joan Scott gave details regarding some insight into the term post- structuralism and the battle of equality in differences between men and women in a case regarding Sears. This article at first was a little hard to follow but after looking a little closer, it all came together. For example Joan Scott wrote about the word "Language" under the understanding of poststructuralism this word does not stand for " a set of grammatical rules but, rather a meaning constituting system: that is, any system strictly verbal or other through which meaning is constructed and cultural practices organized." The structure of the article is easy to follow since one is given a basic understanding of concepts and rational in the beginning. Later in the body of the article, one is given an example of a court case with Sears. In the example of sears one can grasp that by trying to make the line between men and woman and our difference disappear, one can make these differences more obvious. Joan Scott concludes by voicing the importance of not looking for "equality" because this terminology invokes an ideology of sameness, Joan Scott believes that in order to find true equality one must first do systematic criticisms of the operations of differences, then seek out a term that defines "equality of differences." This article does a good job of making one think "outside of the box." When one wants to find equality, one must embrace those things that make one an original/different. It is easier to see that in actuality when there is a search for equality, we are all different, different in ability, beliefs, etc. Therefore, instead of trying to make one fit into a mold, set out for difference, and express/show why those differences make you an equal in ones own right. Therefore, in essence Joan Scott best stated it when she said, "move in the name of an equality that rests on difference." That is the only way through her understanding to be truly "equal."
Equality Efficiency Arthur Okun argues that a clear line must be drawn between dollars and rights. At the heart of his argument is that there is an inherent conflict between the two in a capitalist democracy, and politicians can only resolve this conflict through "The Big Tradeoff." With respect to rights, Okun notes that they are fundamentally different from dollars in that they are inalienable and equally distributed, and that as
Historically, since the end of the Vietnam War in 1975, Cambodia has suffered under the oppression of dictators such as Pol Pot, who instituted Communism and its related rights violations of law. As a result, the question of the future of Cambodia has become vitally important and likewise, international law has had to step in to remedy the situation. Statutes and Charters from the United Nations Tribunals The evolution of international
342). All applicants should be treated equally regardless of race. Creating a more diverse student body may be an admirable goal, but it is not a legally valid one for use during the admissions process (p. 345). The Constitution does not guarantee the right to preferential treatment on the basis of past discrimination; the Constitution does, however, guarantee equally protection of the law. Court decisions have wavered over the
Equality at Seeall Much has been said and written about the importance of equity and fairness. After all, life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are benchmark principles in this country. The purpose of this essay is to discuss equality and the positive and negative qualities that this ideal has in the public school system. This essay will address The Seeall Academy, the school where I teach, and discuss the ways
Equality in Education: a Summary of Three Articles Gerry Someone EQUALITY IN EDUCATION EQUALITY IN EDUCATION Answering My Sister's Question: The Critical Importance of Education for Diversity in Those Spaces Where We Think We Are All the Same Issues of racism and segregation are fairly well documented in the United States, whereas Canada is not generally known for having any problems of the sort, now or ever. That is what is addressed in the article
Equality: One Small Step at a Time The right of same-sex couples to marry could not be less relevant to my life, but I cannot help but notice our apparent inability to learn from past experience as a nation. Simultaneously with the historic election of the first black U.S. president, voters in California passed Proposition 8 as part of a nationwide "Defense of Marriage Act" (DOMA) initiative introduced by the Bush
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