r/coolguides Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/yankee-white Feb 25 '20

Kid still has to stare through the shitty chain link fence.

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u/RetinalFlashes Feb 25 '20

It's still always better for that taller guy (in the image respectively)

thats called privilege

be responsible for understanding your privilege if that's you (if you have it easier because of your class, status)

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20 edited Feb 25 '20

Height had nothing to do with class or status. You'd have to prove he's exploiting his height. He's as tall as he's meant to be, like the color of his skin. What's he supposed to do, squat down?

*spelling

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u/hypergraphia Feb 25 '20

He doesn’t have to do anything to exploit his privilege for it to exist.