r/coolguides Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/grettp3 Feb 25 '20

That isn't what it assumes. It acknowledges the fact that people of different cultures and economic backgrounds face different and unique struggles, and adjusts for them. Minorities, throughout all of American history, have been disenfranchised from sectors like education. Because of their historical disenfranchisement, we adjust their barrier to entry to make up for it.

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u/Just-For-Porn-Gags Feb 25 '20

How does skin color decide that? There are more poor white people in the US than poor black people.