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egalitarian
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egalitarian
of, relating to, or upholding the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political, social, and economic equality


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Of course, part of the reason for these differences was the people themselves--their egalitarianism, their generosity, and their willingness to sacrifice for the common good.
The theme of egalitarianism is extended in Karen Frantz' look at new research suggesting that, while gender differences exist in spatial ability (feeding the "men are better at math" cliche), the elimination of the "stereotype threat" can level the playing field.
Drawn from one hundred and fifty letters written by Inman Perkins to his fiancee and later wife, Inman's War offers an intensely personal look at individual valor and suffering, and allows lay readers and historians alike to appreciate the contribution of "colored battalions" not only to the war effort, but to the improved egalitarianism of American culture.
 
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