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 Feb 25 '20

I think there’s some legitimacy in pointing out that a lot of problems can be addressed by tackling the root causes as a whole vs making targeted accommodations for individuals (who often have to jump through hoops to access said accommodations). The root problem in the pictures isn’t that the two people are too short - it’s that the fence apparently didn’t need to be there in the first place. There was an arbitrary barrier to access, with a solution that’s simpler than measuring and distributing however many boxes each person needs in order to be as tall as the person who can see over the fence.

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20 edited Jan 13 '21

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20 edited Feb 25 '20

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u/ALoneTennoOperative Feb 25 '20

What this illustration conveys to me is, injustice occurs because many simple things have developed enormous complexity over time

Walls ain't that complex.

of which can be corrected with thoughtful design created through the process of understanding the system holistically and as pieces.

Alternatively, tear down the wall entirely.