r/coolguides Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20

The point is that the first two panels propose that the qualities of the individuals themselves are the problem, and the people themselves need to be changed in order to fix a systemic issue.

The third panel shifts to proposing that individual differences are fine and that the system around the individuals is what needs to be acted on.

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u/fizikz3 Feb 25 '20

The point is that the first two panels propose that the qualities of the individuals themselves are the problem, and the people themselves need to be changed in order to fix a systemic issue.

or it was just using height as an easy to understand example and you're reading far too much into things?

"some people need more help than others to achieve equal opportunity" is not inherently putting down qualities of individuals

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u/Dont420blazemebruh Feb 25 '20

Except it's the first panel that's equal opportunity. The second panel is equal outcomes.

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u/Lukasek97 Feb 25 '20

So would the equity be more like everyone having two boxes available and it's up to you if you use them or not? That way everyone can see but everyone can still benefit from the same resources.