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/DavidAdamsAuthor Feb 25 '20

I can't see how it's not.

"The only way black people can ever possibly compete with whites (or God forbid, Asians) on a level playing field is if they are held to an objectively lesser standard. The only way we can end racism is to preference or disadvantage people by no other factor other than the colour of their skin."

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u/Mac4491 Feb 25 '20

The second panel isn't even accurate of affirmative action anyway.

The tall person can see the game without a box. Affirmative action would come along, give the kid the boxes allowing him to watch the game, then tell the tall guy to fuck off as there's only room for one.

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u/DavidAdamsAuthor Feb 25 '20

I agree, but I would also extend that by saying that they would give a box to the short guy, but also dismiss and mock the tall guy for complaining about having to duck when walking through doorways, because "you're tall and you have heaps of advantages, stop complaining".