People with differing political viewpoints often view the concept differently. The meaning of equal opportunity is debated in fields such as political philosophy, sociology and psychology. It is being applied to … See more

There is agreement that the concept of equal opportunity lacks a precise definition. While it generally describes "open and fair competition" with equal chances for achieving sought-after jobs or positions as well as an absence of discrimination See more

• United Kingdom
• United States
• Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy entry on Equality of Opportunity See more

Outline of the concept
According to the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, the concept assumes that society is stratified with a diverse range of roles, some of … See more

Difficulties with implementation
There is general agreement that programs to bring about certain types of equality of opportunity can be difficult and that efforts to cause one result often have unintended consequences or cause other problems.
A government … See more

• Affirmative action in the United States
• Asset-based egalitarianism
• Bona fide occupational qualifications See more