martybegan
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I have to be honest, and say I don't really recall the term "Equity" being used the way it has before about 2-3 years ago. Back then the calls were for "Equality" a term far more easy to understand, and define.
My question is why the change? When did Equality become not good enough?
My answer, to start things off, is using Equity allows you to seem like supporting equality, but allows you to add a fudge factor to favor one side/person/thing over another. It's basically giving one side the advantage due to "XYZ" but still claim because of the other sides previous advantages, things are now truly equal.
It's a way to put your finger on the scale and tip the situation in your favor, or in the favor of the side you approve of.
My question is why the change? When did Equality become not good enough?
My answer, to start things off, is using Equity allows you to seem like supporting equality, but allows you to add a fudge factor to favor one side/person/thing over another. It's basically giving one side the advantage due to "XYZ" but still claim because of the other sides previous advantages, things are now truly equal.
It's a way to put your finger on the scale and tip the situation in your favor, or in the favor of the side you approve of.