Abstract
Whatever else may be meant by "equality" in specific contexts, its ordinary usage requires a comparison of the political, social, and economic conditions of different members of society. Equality theories are normative theories that explain which differences in condition are justifiable, and which are unacceptable. In short, equality is about the distribution of social benefits and burdens; equality rights are rights to distributive justice.
| Original language | Canadian English |
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| Journal | Dalhousie Law Journal |
| Issue number | 2.0 |
| Publication status | Published - Sep. 1 1986 |
Keywords
- equality
- judicial restraint
- constitutional rights
Disciplines
- Constitutional Law
- Law and Gender
