The reality of social inequality is the motive for the pursuit of equality. The formation of the equality of core socialist values is under the dual influence of the ancient hierarchy in China and the concept of equality in the West. Still under the guidance of the Marxist concept of equality, as well as the reality of China, the socialist equality concept with Chinese characteristics has come into being. The rite initiated by Confucianism has the functions of morality and assisting the law. So in the new era, the “rite” is required to provide strength for the further development of China’s concept of social equality.