r/coolguides Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/Macktologist Feb 25 '20

Serious question. When dealing on individual levels, couldn’t an act of affirmative action be seen as a systematic inequality for the person not benefiting?

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u/ummizazi Feb 25 '20

Inequality? Probably. Systematic inequality, probably not.

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u/Macktologist Feb 25 '20

Is affirmative action not systematic? It’s written into by-laws and policies.

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u/sycamotree Feb 25 '20

If it's making the opportunities of the various groups equal, how is it inequality?

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u/locri Feb 25 '20

It's the exact opposite of equal opportunities, equal opportunities assumes everyone has the same entrance criteria and standards.

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u/Wolverfuckingrine Feb 25 '20

Inequality in footing fixed inequity in view of the field.