Equity considers individual needs and tailors benefits accordingly, while equality aims to provide the same benefits to all without accounting for specific needs. Equity focuses on fairness of outcome by leveling the playing field for those at a disadvantage, whereas equality focuses on sameness of process and treatment for all. The document discusses the differences between equity, which provides benefits based on needs, and equality, which gives everyone the same benefits regardless of individual circumstances.
Equity considers individual needs and tailors benefits accordingly, while equality aims to provide the same benefits to all without accounting for specific needs. Equity focuses on fairness of outcome by leveling the playing field for those at a disadvantage, whereas equality focuses on sameness of process and treatment for all. The document discusses the differences between equity, which provides benefits based on needs, and equality, which gives everyone the same benefits regardless of individual circumstances.
Equity considers individual needs and tailors benefits accordingly, while equality aims to provide the same benefits to all without accounting for specific needs. Equity focuses on fairness of outcome by leveling the playing field for those at a disadvantage, whereas equality focuses on sameness of process and treatment for all. The document discusses the differences between equity, which provides benefits based on needs, and equality, which gives everyone the same benefits regardless of individual circumstances.