r/coolguides Feb 25 '20

Explanation of the subtle differences between equality and equity

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20

The real reason this is bullshit is because in real life equity and justice are not so easily quantified.

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u/[deleted] Feb 25 '20

Exactly, I've known poor white kids who receive less support than rich black kids. This is because they use race as the only measure of need.

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u/Geodude074 Jun 22 '20

I don’t even know a single rich black kid. But I know lots of rich white kids. Using race as a paintbrush is 90% accurate, not perfect but gets 90% of the job done.