The Incredibles: The Meaning Of Equality

The Meaning of Equality Equality can be described differently depending on where you are or how you view the topic exactly. To some people, equality may represent everyone being exactly the same - everyone is no different than one another. However, as a counterargument, other people view equality as being able to have the right to choose how you want to live, without anyone putting you down or judging you in any valid or nonvalid reason. In my opinion, equality should be seen as given the same type of opportunities, status and rights as everyone else, regardless of race, age or religion beliefs. Equality, as I view it, shouldn’t be the act of having the same rights and status but the opportunity that everyone has the freedom to believe and do whatever they think is right for them.

The movie somehow seems to teach the viewers to diminish what makes them different from the others, when equality is supposed to be cherishing what makes you different from others. Even in the movie, Dash is stopped from playing a certain sport because it would be unfair to the other children. I believe in individualism - having the right to do whatever is best for you, that is what makes equality. No one should be stopped from doing their desire just because of what other people deem right, like Dash from The Incredibles.

Harrison Bergeron talks about equality in the year 2081. The 211, 212, and 213 Amendments initiate that every American has the right to full equality. In my opinion, I agree with this short story because it agrees with receiving equality in whatever way the person wants. The Handicapper General made it clear that he was going to enforce those laws so that no one has the argument of feeling left out from a chance of equality. He makes individualism clear - all children should be treated and receive their rightful