Question

What is the difference between equity and equality in society? Give an example of each. State which you believe to be more desirable and why. 

Answer 1

Equality is giving everyone the same amount of something. Equity is giving those who are in need more of something in order to help them be equal with others. For example, an equalist will give everyone the same amount of food regardless of their size. An equitist, on the other hand, will give food in accordance to one's size. In my opinion, both have their pros and cons.