BAMENDA, TIKO

Option 1

Democracy is a system of government by a population through elected representatives. When we vote for an elected official, the majority vote chooses the winner (Greenberg 2018).

Egalitarian is based on individuals equally capable of their political rights and freedom regardless of social background. It also has a precondition of resources being equally distributed and individuals having equal access to power. 

Democracy will make a country more egalitarian because it will allow indiviuals to have an equal position in the democratic process regardless wealth or rank. Everyone will have the same opportunities regardless of wealth. 

I believe democracy requires equality of wealth. Wealth refers to net worth, with democracy social equality requires equal distribution of capital. With social equality the level of wealth appears to be the primary factory and income also plays a role in building democracy (Mijs 2021). Wealth is a long term asset and implies the promotion of democracy but you can not build equal wealth without equal income. To conclude, democracy require equality of wealth with is based equality of income. 

Mijs, J. J. (2021). The paradox of inequality: Income inequality and belief in meritocracy go hand in hand. Socio-Economic Review, 19(1), 7-35. Web.

Greenberg, E. S & Page, B. I. (2018).
 The struggle for democracy, 2018 elections and updates edition. (12th ed.). Pearson.

Follow-Up Post Instructions

Respond to the same Option you chose for your Initial Post (i.e., if you chose Option 1 for your Initial Post, your Follow-Up Pst should also be for Option 1). Respond to at least one peer. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification. Minimum of 1 scholarly source which can include your textbook or assigned readings or may be from your additional scholarly research.