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In modern [[cultures]], peoples tend to be divided into upper or lower classes. However, before the relatively recent [[agricultural]] [[revolution]], [[humanity]] existed in primarily hunter-gatherer societies that, some believe, were at least largely egalitarian. It is considered by some to be the natural state of [[society]].[3][4][5]

In modern [[cultures]], peoples tend to be divided into upper or lower classes. However, before the relatively recent [[agricultural]] [[revolution]], [[humanity]] existed in primarily hunter-gatherer societies that, some believe, were at least largely egalitarian. It is considered by some to be the natural state of [[society]].[3][4][5]

==Forms==

==Forms==

Common forms of egalitarianism include economic egalitarianism, legal egalitarianism, luck egalitarianism, political egalitarianism, [[gender]] egalitarianism, [[racial]] equality, asset-based egalitarianism, and Christian egalitarianism.

Common forms of egalitarianism include economic egalitarianism, legal egalitarianism, luck egalitarianism, political egalitarianism, [[gender]] egalitarianism, [[racial]] equality, asset-based egalitarianism, and Christian egalitarianism.

==Political==

==Political==

The framers of various modern governments made references to [[the Enlightenment]] principles of egalitarianism, "inalienable rights endowed by their [[Creator]]," in the [[moral]] principles by which they lived, and which formed the basis for their legacy.

The framers of various modern governments made references to the [[Enlightenment]] principles of egalitarianism, "inalienable rights endowed by their [[Creator]]," in the [[moral]] principles by which they lived, and which formed the basis for their legacy.

 

==Christian==

==Christian==

The Christian egalitarian view holds that the [[Bible]] teaches the fundamental equality of [[women]] and [[men]] of all racial and ethnic [[groups]], all economic classes, and all age groups, based on the teachings and example of [[Jesus]] Christ and the overarching principles of [[scripture]].

The Christian egalitarian view holds that the [[Bible]] teaches the fundamental equality of [[women]] and [[men]] of all racial and ethnic [[groups]], all economic classes, and all age groups, based on the teachings and example of [[Jesus]] Christ and the overarching principles of [[scripture]].

A [[society]] that meets the meritocratic goal of equal opportunity might still be a harsh [[environment]] for those who lack the [[physical]] or mental capabilities to compete. It can be argued that policies that go beyond the meritocratic [[ideals]] are ineffective.[10] Political correctness has been criticized for establishing a "petty word" society.

A [[society]] that meets the meritocratic goal of equal opportunity might still be a harsh [[environment]] for those who lack the [[physical]] or mental capabilities to compete. It can be argued that policies that go beyond the meritocratic [[ideals]] are ineffective.[10] Political correctness has been criticized for establishing a "petty word" society.

Various other anti-egalitarian views have been brought forward, among others in the discussion on the distribution of income. To the contrary, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Rawls John Rawls] has [[argued]] that the welfare of a [[society]] depends on the welfare of the worst-off [[individual]] because society is better off if one improves the welfare of others.[11]

Various other anti-egalitarian views have been brought forward, among others in the discussion on the distribution of income. To the contrary, [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Rawls John Rawls] has [[argued]] that the welfare of a [[society]] depends on the welfare of the worst-off [[individual]] because society is better off if one improves the welfare of others.[11]

==References==

==References==

# http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/egalitarianism

# https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/egalitarianism

# The American Heritage (2003). "egalitarianism".

# The American Heritage (2003). "egalitarianism".

# John Gowdy (1998). Limited Wants, Unlimited Means: A reader on Hunter-Gatherer Economics and the Environment. St Louis: Island Press. pp. 342. ISBN 155963555X.

# John Gowdy (1998). Limited Wants, Unlimited Means: A reader on Hunter-Gatherer Economics and the Environment. St Louis: Island Press. pp. 342. ISBN 155963555X.

==External links==

==External links==

Look up egalitarianism in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

Look up egalitarianism in Wiktionary, the free dictionary.

*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford_Encyclopedia_of_Philosophy Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy]:

*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanford_Encyclopedia_of_Philosophy Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy]:

:[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/egalitarianism/ Egalitarianism], by R. Arneson (2002).

:[https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/egalitarianism/ Egalitarianism], by R. Arneson (2002).

:[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/equality/ Equality], by S. Gosepath (2007).

:[https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/equality/ Equality], by S. Gosepath (2007).

:[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/equal-opportunity/ Equality of opportunity], by R. Arneson (2002).

:[https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/equal-opportunity/ Equality of opportunity], by R. Arneson (2002).

*[http://www.columbia.edu/cu/cup/catalog/data/023108/0231081200.HTM Lepowsky, Maria. 1993. Fruit of the Motherland: Gender in an Egalitarian Society]. New York: Columbia University Press.

*[https://www.columbia.edu/cu/cup/catalog/data/023108/0231081200.HTM Lepowsky, Maria. 1993. Fruit of the Motherland: Gender in an Egalitarian Society]. New York: Columbia University Press.

*[http://www.ucd.ie/esc The Equality Studies Centre]

*[https://www.ucd.ie/esc The Equality Studies Centre]

*[http://www.twinoaks.org/ Twin Oaks Intentional Community]

*[https://www.twinoaks.org/ Twin Oaks Intentional Community]

*[http://www.thefec.org/ Federation of Egalitarian Communities]

*[https://www.thefec.org/ Federation of Egalitarian Communities]

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