Education Quote by Amartya Sen
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“There's absolutely no reason why at the level of basic schooling that there should be any inequity whatsoever. And [that's] the first direction to go, [but] that need not prevent you from doing all the other equalities that you want.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Lecture on Equality, Amartya Sen, 2005
Even if basic education is equal, other forms of inequality persist; equality must be pursued across multiple dimensions.
In simple terms: Equality in schooling doesn’t guarantee overall fairness; address all inequities.
Key Takeaway
Target multiple inequality sources simultaneously.
Themes
education
social justice
policy
equity
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
analytical
activist
When to use this quote
- public policy
- NGO programs
- school reform
- healthcare access
Key Concepts
capability approach
multidimensional welfare
Questions to Reflect On
- Which inequality dimension is most urgent in your community?
- How can policies address intersecting inequities?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on schooling may ignore deeper disparities.
