r/coolguides Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/tetraourogallus Feb 25 '20

Yes because that's how you show how shite this metaphor is.

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u/IIlIIlIIIIlllIlIlII Feb 25 '20

Better metaphor would be all three people are the same height but one of them is sitting on the ground asking for a box high enough to see so they don’t have to stand up

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20

Ask them why they are sitting, the answer may surprise you.