Egalitarianism

Egalitarianism is a philosophical perspective that emphasizes equality and equal treatment most prominently across gender, religion, economic status, and political beliefs. Egalitarianism may focus on income inequality and distribution, which are ideas that influenced the development of various economic and political systems. Egalitarianism also looks at how individuals are treated under the law.

Historically as well as today, it has been a Liberal position, although especially in more recent years - with the rise of the New Left in contrast with Soviet thought, it has become characteristic of Left-Wing positions.

Its spread largely began with the French Revolution and the Revolutions of 1848.