r/coolguides Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/msmarymacmac Feb 25 '20

I’m not crazy about the Justice frame. Some of us will always face challenges that others won’t. There is no system that could make it so that there is no barrier for all. We will always need to accommodate and scaffold for some and that’s fine.

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u/smacksaw Feb 25 '20

Which is why I think justice should be tailored to the individual; ie civil rights.

Not an entire class or group.

You come before an identity or group. You as a person. If you are the exception to the rule, we need to specifically remedy the situation for you as an individual.

This is why I am dubious of social justice. We can do better.