By SHYMA ADHIKARY
Class 7 Civics – Chapter 1: On Equality 🔹 1. What is Equality? 👉 Equality means treating everyone the same and giving equal rights to all people. 👉 No one should be discriminated against on the basis of religion, caste, gender, or wealth. 🔹 2. Equality in the Indian Constitution 👉 The Constitution of India guarantees equality to all citizens. ✨ Important Articles: Article 14 → Equality before law (everyone is equal in the eyes of law) Article 15 → No discrimination based on religion, caste, gender, etc. Article 17 → Abolishes untouchability 🔹 3. Types of Inequality 👉 Inequality still exists in society in many forms: 💰 Rich vs Poor 👩 Gender inequality 🏠 Rural vs Urban differences 👨👩👧👦 Caste discrimination 🔹 4. Mid-Day Meal Scheme 🍛 👉 A government program where free meals are given in schools. Benefits: Promotes equality (students eat together) Helps poor children Increases school attendance 🔹 5. Dignity 👉 Dignity means respect for every individual. 👉 Every person deserves to be treated with respect. 🔹 6. Role of Government 👉 The government works to ensure equality by: Providing free education Making laws against discrimination Giving reservations to weaker sections 🔹 7. Important Example 👉 Omprakash Valmiki (a Dalit writer) 👉 He was forced to sweep the school → example of inequality.
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