In section 1, I set out a general perspective on the nature of egalitarianism and relate it to some familiar conceptions of economic equality. In section 2, I argue in keeping with the popular notion of equality that it ...
In the autumn of 2007 the Green Party elected a new Cathaoirleach (Chairperson) by means of a ballot of all of its members. What made the election especially interesting to students of politics is that it took place using ...
We reply to discussions of "Equality: From Theory to Action" by Harry Brighouse, Joanne
Conaghan, Cillian McBride and Stuart White. We find many of their points helpful and treat them as a useful contribution to a continuing ...
Despite the proclaimed allegiance of most countries to the principles of equality enshrined in the UN Declaration on Human Rights, inequality is a pervasive feature of the global order. Yet, it is important not to be ...
This report explores equality issues arising in the collection and publication of data in Ireland and the ways in which data may be used in equality policies and practices.
Transforming schools into truly egalitarian institutions requires a holistic and integrated approach. Using a robust conception of 'equality of condition', we examine key dimensions of equality that are central to both ...
We outline our central reasons for pursuing the project of Equality Studies and some of
the thinking we have done within an Equality Studies framework. We try to show that a
multi-dimensional conceptual framework, applied ...
This paper summarises the way equality has featured in the disciplines of social policy
and political theory leading up to the presentation of a new egalitarianian framework for thinking about and acting for equality. The ...
Baker, John(Political Studies Association and Blackwell Publishing, 1996-09)
The idea of proportionality, which compares votes cast to seats won, is a common test of fair representation. But fair representation is a relation between electoral aims and electoral outcomes. The proportionality test ...