Egalitarianism is the doctrine which holds that all of mankind is equal, or that everyone (including men and women) are to be looked upon as equals. In some Theological circles Egalitarianism is also used to identify the doctrine of those who promote wealth redistribution or economic equality. [ back

The position that there should be structurally a degree of equality in reference to access to control, influence, and direction over events that affect one's life. There should also be a degree of similarity of rights, duties, responsibilities, treatment, protection, and rewards for all members of a group, category, and society. Equality does not mean sameness.

adj] A type of social organization that assumes the equality of all people, in which every individual has an equal opportunity to obtain resources and the esteem of others in leadership activities.

a person who believes in the equality of all people

favoring social equality; "a classless society"

(Primatology) Lack of hierarchy or pecking order. Resources likely to be obtained by whoever gets there first, rather than any social order.

A society without structured unequal access to the things the society values -- a society where everyone is equal. (See stratification)

The first level in Morton Fried's stages of evolution of political society. It is characterized by leadership based upon authority, an equal ratio of leaders to those capable of leading, equal access to the means of a livelihood, and a reciprocal means of goods allocation.

egalitarianism: a belief in human equality especially with respect to social, political, and economic rights and privileges

Social systems in which all members of the same age/sex category are equal in the sense that they all possess the same wealth, social standing, and political influence.