The evolving meaning of words
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The evolving meaning of words
The evolving meaning of words | Friday, April 23, 2021
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For example, âequalityâ and âequityâ are not synonyms and it is imperative that we understand the fundamental difference. âEqualityâ seeks to level the playing field for opportunities to âget aheadâ in our society by being evaluated equally for admission to the most prestigious schools and job opportunities, applying such time-tested tools as bringing ethnic and societal background into the equation. The 1960s attempts to promote such equality often involved racial or ethnic quotas and âset asides,â which were labeled by many as reverse discrimination.