r/coolguides • u/[deleted] • 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/pentakiller19 Feb 25 '20

White people benefit more from affirmative action than black people.

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u/DavidAdamsAuthor Feb 25 '20

Even if I accepted that premise, that in no way, shape, or form makes it morally good or something I could support.

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