Equity v Equality
Equality is often posited as the goal, the fix, the way to be fair to everyone. But equality gives everyone the same thing. And everyone is not the same, everyone doesn't start with the same, or think the same, or learn the same. Equality is inherently problematic. Especially when you consider training and learning.
Equity understands that everyone is different and has a different beginning, a different way of thinking, of learning, of reaching their potential. Equity seeks to give everyone what they need to achieve the goal. It gives more to those that need it and less to those that don't. It seeks to provide everyone the same chance to achieve a goal, to meet an objective, to pass a course. Equity involves treating people as individuals, not cogs, and offering them the relevant support to achieve and succeed.
Equity should always be the goal rather than equality. Equity supports everyone and, done right, it supports positively and without shame.
Choose equity.
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