Equality-Oriented Policies (EOPs) in Korea

Abstract

Implementation of equality requires various dimensions of policies and they should be structured into the normative framework. Expectedly, it helps to go beyond simple and total equality and to understand and systemize equality in a refined form. It is tried first to define the concept of equality in order to handle basic elements of equality: equality as a target and interrelation between equality oriented policies (EOPs) and social policy, actors, orientation of EOPs, and addressees. To systemize the implementation of equality, various dimensions and their interaction are worked out, such as regulatory policy, redistributive policy, discretionary spending, and “soft” policies. Finally, potential application of the framework should be unfolded to indicate possible functional equivalence (policy choice or preference) as well as interdependence between EOPs (complementarity or incompatibility).