ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Political egalitarianism

Alright kiddo, so political egalitarianism is a big, fancy phrase that means everyone should have equal say and equal opportunities in the ways that our society is governed and run. This is important because it means that everyone's voice is important and should be heard, no matter where they come from or what they believe.

Imagine a playground where everyone gets to play, no matter how tall or short they are, or what color their shirt is. When we practice political egalitarianism, we're saying that everyone gets to play on the playground of society, no matter who they are. This means that laws and rules should be fair for everyone and give everyone the same chance to succeed.

This is really important because it means that everyone has a chance to be happy and live a good life, no matter what their background is. Without political egalitarianism, some people might have more say or more power than others, which isn't fair.

So, just like how we share our toys and our snacks on the playground, we should also share power and opportunities in our society. That's what political egalitarianism is all about!