Multiple choice

Equalitarians find equality before law as inadequate to uphold the value of equality. Which of the following is assigned as the reason by them?

  1. It does not take into account differences among persons.

  2. It does not take into account the unequal resources and assets that people possess.

  3. It does not take into account that certain talents and skills are undeservedly possessed.

  4. It does not take into account the fact that means of production are concentrated in a few hands which imparts to its owners great influence.
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Explanation

Egalitarians argue that formal equality before the law is insufficient because it ignores the substantive inequalities in resources, wealth, and social standing that individuals bring to the legal system. Without addressing these starting-point differences, the law often reinforces existing social hierarchies.

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