Just because we don’t have opportunities doesn’t make us incapable. It is important we treat and see people in the same way. We should treat people equally.

‘Equality is defined as being equal, the same in value, and the same in quality and measure.’ People should change the way they perceive people and things. At the end of the day, it’s all just something humans built. The walls, the labels, the rules – discrimination isn’t natural, it’s constructed. And if it was made, it can be unmade. When it comes to equality of the sexes, men and women are just as smart, and as capable.

Equality

Equality means we’re all equal and therefore should be treated fairly, while diversity recognises there are individuals and group differences – which means people should be treated as such. The world and individually we cannot progress when there is no equality. Underneath we're all equal and all being equal, there is no reason we should be treated differently.

Treating people 'equally'

Treating people equally, means human rights are guaranteed. Human rights guarantee people the means necessary, so that they can satisfy their basic needs – such as having food on a plate, having a home, and having access to an education. Governments are instrumental and need to make sure everyone is equal.

Human rights

So, human rights guarantee people’s lives, their liberty, equality and security, which means they are protected against abuse. Human rights also include people’s freedom – from slavery, freedom of expression and opinion, and their right to education and work. Everyone SHOULD be entitled to these rights without being discriminated against. Charities and governments need to work together to end discrimination.

Ilana Estelle is a mental health and wellbeing advocate who combines educational insight with her personal experience of living with physical, mental, and emotional disabilities. She holds diplomas in Counselling, Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Therapy, Psychotherapy and Counselling, and Stress Management. Through her writing, Ilana supports others in navigating their emotional, mental, and physical health challenges. In addition to writing for The CP Diary, her work has appeared in healthy lifestyle magazines. Ilana is also the author of three books: Cerebral Palsy: A Story – Finding the Calm After the Storm, Spirituality, Healing and Me, and Survival: The Covid Years – Time for Change.

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4 comments on “Treating People Equally”

  1. Unfortunately, there is still truth in the old saying that we are all born equal, just some are born more equal than others.

    The sooner societies treat everyone fairly, without prejudice and with respect, the better.

    1. Thanks. Yes, you're absolutely right. Without a fairer society, and treating others with respect, we will fail to act in accordance with the universe.

      It is important we treat each other with respect and continue to work towards a fairer society. Governments are instrumental in setting the tone on how they expect people to behave. They're not getting it right.

  2. Everyone is born equally, until they discover the impulses that drive a sick society, a sick world. You get a taste of discrimination quickly and you understand the terms and conditions, like a nervous habit.

    But by continuing with discrimination and inequality, they have unleashed the likes of The CP Diary and people who have obtained the tools to deal with it.

    Every human being is equal in my eyes, I have always believed that.

    1. Awww thanks Tim. Yes, 'everyone is born equally, until they discover the impulses that drive a sick society.' - you're right, it's what we have.

      It's something we must all work to change, starting with governments. They govern then create the society we have. They create the differences you see. The differences you see are the differences, we live by.

      We're all the same. We must live consciously and unconsciously knowing we're the same and change what we have and be kind to each other.

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