The Principle of Equality: Between Intellectual Principles and Societal Transformations

Abstract

Equality is based on not discriminating against individuals regardless of their color, race, religion, language, or any other criteria. This principle is connected to all other rights and freedoms. The full realization of human rights cannot be achieved without ensuring the principle of equality among people. This has led some to consider it the origin and source of all rights. The issue with the principle of equality lies in defining its concept, its intellectual and philosophical dimensions, as well as ensuring its legal and judicial guarantees and societal impacts. The principle of equality is the goal of modern societies after ages of slavery and discrimination among individuals, which is why most countries adhere to international conventions against discrimination and work to clarify their contents within their national laws.