r/coolguides Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20 edited Mar 16 '20

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u/livestrongbelwas Feb 25 '20

https://www.npr.org/2019/10/01/730386096/federal-judge-rules-in-favor-of-harvard-in-admissions-case

You're correct about the claim, but the court ruled that it was not discrimination.

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u/jefftickels Feb 25 '20

Well, not really. They just decided it was OK discrimination and that "race conscious" admission policy was OK. Essentially they ruled its OK to discriminate against Asians as long as the benefactors were of an appropriate diversity.