(07-25-2024, 04:42 PM)mikesez Wrote:

(07-25-2024, 03:56 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: The difference seems to be up to interpretation. 

I see equality as providing the same opportunity, rights, etc. for everyone. 

Equity is forcing the same outcome for everyone, especially for those regarded as “less privileged”. 

Is that how you see it?

Equality is everyone gets the same good or service. Every kid in the school get the same minutes of individual attention from the teacher.

Equity is everyone's individual needs are considered and everyone gets exactly what they need, no more and no less.  So at a school the kid with the learning disability gets extra attention.

Both are just ideals to aim at.  Any system that lasts more than a day will have some inequality and some inequity.