This goes beyond formal equality to ensure not just equal rights but also equal outcomes. It involves measures taken to compensate for socio-economic disadvantages faced by certain groups so they can enjoy similar benefits as others.
Social Justice: The view that everyone deserves equal economic, political and social rights and opportunities.
Welfare State: A type of government which provides extensive social services to assist those who are most vulnerable or disadvantaged.
Redistribution Policy: Government policies designed specifically to address societal inequality; this often involves redistributing income and wealth from one group within society to another.
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What is the main goal of those who emphasize substantive equality of opportunity?
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