ABSTRACT
Equality is to do with how individuals in a society are treated similarly. It therefore hinges on the moral position that individuals hold relevant to each other and to the society of which they are part. A problem for the state is to decide whether pursuing social policies with an aim of increasing equality is an appropriate not-natural aim or is going against acceptable natural differences. Some argue against the principle of equal distribution of money, saying that different financial rewards are necessary for different work functions or responsibilities, for the different levels of contribution individuals make to the state, in order to attract appropriate people to important jobs, or to fill vacancies where applicants are in short supply. Reverse discrimination therefore discriminates against the majority-applicant. Reverse discrimination can only be a temporary measure until the same proportion as the proportion of the minority group to the whole of society is reflected in the particular employment group.
