<p>Where is social equality mentioned in government? I’m writing an argument and I need to know if the word “equality” is mentioned anywhere in U.S. politics i.e. Constitution, Amendments anything. Is it even mentioned?</p>
<p>I don’t believe any of the founding documents of America mention equality. (The Declaration mentions it twice, but not in reference to the ubiquitous equality I feel that you are referring to…“all men are created equal” and “separate and equal station” The term equality is mentioned in the Federalist Papers - which might be the earliest document that the word is mentioned explicitly. </p>
<p>If you do some research you’ll find legislation that has been passed that promotes and promises equality.</p>
<p>Also, America doesn’t, in my view believe in equality, but more of equality of opportunity if anything.</p>
<p>13th amendment?</p>
<p>Most talk of equality is about equality under the law or that all laws will apply to rich and poor alike and all rights go to both. I do not think there is any right to equal outcomes although some activists have that as their goal.</p>
<p>A document can guarantee equality without using the word. </p>
<p>By the way, the Constitution is not terribly long. If you want to know if the word equality is in it, you could read it. Alternatively, you could get a copy from a web site and search for “equal”</p>
<p>14th amendment. Equal protection of the law.</p>
<p>Civil War Amendments, 19th amendment, 26th amendment,</p>
<p>Look at the Plessy and Brown cases, look at Baldwin v. Montana Fish and Game, look at anything refering to priveledges and immunities clause and the priveledges OR immunities clause.</p>
<p>gov is what i do, feel free to pm</p>
<p>^ All of the above, plus the Civil Rights Act of 1964, correct?</p>