Title: Equality and Equity :: Social Change
Headings: Equality and Equity
Equality and Equity
What is Equality?
What is Equity?
Equality vs. Equity
Equity for Equality
Gender Equity
“If equality is the end goal, equity is the means to get there.”
Conclusion

Content: Equality and Equity :: Social Change
Equality and Equity
What is Equality? The Equality and Human Rights Commission describe equality as: “Ensuring that every individual has an equal opportunity to make the most of their lives and talents.” In other words, equality means ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities and receives the same treatment and support. What is Equity? Equity is about giving people what they need, in order to make things fair. Giving more to those who need it. This is not the same as equality, nor is it the same as inequality. It is simply giving more to those who need it, which is proportionate to their own circumstances, in order to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities;