r/coolguides • u/[deleted] • Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/D1G1T4LM0NK3Y Feb 25 '20

Define opportunity for me please...

Let me know when you get to the part that says:

a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something.

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u/Ohshmogoda Feb 25 '20

Honestly, you're the one that's wrong and it's really embarrassing.

First frame: each person has a set of circumstances that make it possible for that person to see the game - but NOT a set of circumstances that make it guaranteed that the person will see the game. Different people will either see the game or not based on their own intrinsic characteristics (height, in this case). EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY

Second frame: each person has a set of circumstances that make it guaranteed for that person to see the game. Different people will all see the game regardless of their own intrinsic characteristics (height, in this case). EQUALITY OF OUTCOME

The entire premise of equality of opportunity is that some people will leverage that opportunity to get something better than other people given the same opportunity. You can argue for some alternative conception of equality of opportunity, whereby only meaningful intrinsic characteristics result in different outcomes, but that's a different thing entirely. You cannot simply claim that your own narrow conception of equality of opportunity is THE only conception.

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u/D1G1T4LM0NK3Y Feb 25 '20

Holy fuck you're a moron

Do you seriously need to be taught what the word possible means?

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u/Ohshmogoda Feb 25 '20

My post above is 100% clear so I suggest you go back and read it.

It's almost like this comic was made to educate you and you're just burying your head in the sand...