Patterns of Inequality - Paradigms for Equality (original) (raw)

The paper critically examines the persistent issue of inequality despite advancements in human and civil rights laws, particularly focusing on the widening gap between racial and gender demographics in the United States and globally. It reviews three significant works: Deborah Hellman's "When Is Discrimination Wrong," which addresses the foundation of U.S. antidiscrimination law; a book on women's citizenship and inequality; and Ayelet Shachar's analysis of birthright citizenship's role in global inequality. The author argues for a reformation of equality laws to better tackle the root causes of inequality, emphasizing the importance of human dignity and the limitations posed by current legal frameworks.