Element Description:
A democracy depends on people having equal opportunities to participate in politics, regardless of race, background, socioeconomic status, or perspective. However, differences in wealth, education, and access to healthcare can make it harder for some people to participate fully in political life. When these inequalities limit political participation, they can weaken democracy.
This is why a strong democracy is egalitarian. It works to ensure that people have equal access to opportunities to participate in political life.
Vocabulary
Egalitarian
Definition:
Believing that people should have equal rights and opportunities
Socioeconomic
Definition:
A measure of a person's social and economic circumstances, such as their income, education, and occupation
Equality
Definition:
The idea that people should have the same rights, opportunities, and protections