Article No : ssrj-v2-1007
Robert M Blackburn

Abstract

Equality of opportunity is a popular idea, not just advocated by sociologists, economists and other social scientists but widely supported by the general public at large. It is recognised that considerable inequalities exist, but the ideal is that everyone should have the same chances to advance to a better situation. The opportunity is generally understood as social status or class improvement, usually in terms of occupation or income, and often all of them together. There are other inequalities such as power, inherited wealth and health, but there is no general expectation that these can be equal for all. The ideal is that occupational and status opportunities should be equal for everyone. For instance, Mark Carney, the Governor of the Bank of England, said capitalism is fundamentally about delivering a basic social contract comprised of relative equality of outcomes; equality of opportunity; and fairness across generations [1].

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