Give equity a huge embrace
SOURCE: InternationalWomensDay.com
A focus on gender equity needs to be part of every society’s DNA. We can all truly embrace equity. Equity means creating an inclusive world. But what is the difference between equality and equity?
The words equity and equality are often used interchangeably.
Etymologically, the root word they share is aequus, meaning “even” or “fair” or “equal” – which led to equity being from the Latin aequitas, and equality from aequalitas. Yet, despite these similarities, equity and equality are inherently different concepts.
Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources or opportunities.
Equity recognizes that each person has different circumstances, and allocates the exact resources and opportunities needed to reach an equal outcome.
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Together we can work collectively to impact positive change. Together we can all help forge an equal world. Let’s all embrace equity today, and always.
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