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title: "Equality Definition and Importance | Model Diplomat"
description: "Equality is a foundational principle of the French Revolution, aiming to eliminate social hierarchies and ensure equal rights for all citizens."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

TL;DR

- Equality was a foundational principle of the French Revolution, aiming to eliminate social hierarchies and ensure equal rights for all citizens.
- What did the revolutionaries aim to dismantle to achieve equality?
- What document emphasized the principle of equality?
- Did the French Revolution achieve gender equality?

[History & Current Affairs](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/history/glossary)Updated June 22, 2026

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The revolutionaries' call for equality inspired the abolition of feudal privileges.

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