The difference between equality, justice and equity.

https://lemmy.world/post/2905415

The difference between equality, justice and equity. - Lemmy.world

Doesn’t the first panel also have equal tools and assistance?
No. The system leaning in favor of one group is very much a type of assistance.
It represents unintentional assistance though, not a bias that exists on purpose. Ex: old building entrance is higher than sidewalk, there’s stairs to go up, it wasn’t the intention to cut access to the disabled, it’s a consequence of the default choice.
Even if the inequality is completely accidental, shouldn’t we do something about it? Like, we don’t have to make everyone millionares, but if the system accidently makes some people suffer, shouldn’t we try to change that?
Never said nothing should be done about it, just pointing out that there’s in fact a difference between panel 1 and panel 2 contrary to what people are arguing.