The Theme Of Equality In Ayn Rand's Anthem

“We cannot all succeed when half of us are held back” (Malala Yousafzai). In order for a nation to prosper it is mandatory for all of its people to have freedom. There are many societies where some people had privileges granted to them by the law. In these societies, things changed because of social unrest or war. It becomes extremely difficult to defend privileges for only select groups. This is why it is important for leaders of the United States to focus on protecting and defending equal freedoms over the security of the nation.
The problem some people have with the idea of equality is they fear that everyone will be forced into acting and doing things the same way. In the novel Anthem by Ayn Rand, equality is frequent theme throughout the story. In the novel’s society equal means everyone is exactly the same with no individual personalities. The important factor to having a society where all people are equal is to acknowledge that equality does not mean that everyone is the same. “Each of us is different in our own special way but we also have the common qualities that make us all humans. So each of us should be treated with respect and dignity and treat others in the same way” (Voices of Youth). Nobody should be discriminated against based on their characteristics or personal …show more content…
Within our government the Constitution was created stating what our freedoms are. Without the amendments in this important document many of our nations peoples wouldn't have nearly the same lives they do today. Amendments such as the 15th and 19th allow for both women and people of color to vote. African American people had to demand their equal freedoms through large scale movements and protests. Nowadays, a majority of people have accepted that skin color does not determine a person's worth, and it would be absurd if we converted to old