Keeping an eye to a certain sense of fairness of outcome, when coupled w equality of opportunity, seems a more moderate + reasonable approach. What ensued was a discussion involving all kinds of terminology, statistics, and other forms of detail that got me to thinking that some in the group were failing to see the forest for the trees. But the outcome is up to the individual. Equality Of Outcome. But the latter has the means to access those opportunities much more readily than the former. I think equal representation and equal treatment is the fairest way. For this, we all should be eternally grateful. After all, we all wake up + conduct ourselves in a somewhat private fashion even though we live in broader society. It is possible for a social safety net to entangle you as much as it supports you. Perry Casilio, my blog deals with hot peppers/sauces/spices and the like. Also Ragnar, as a big fan of Mexican food, I look forward to following your blog. All people are able to achieve their full potential in life, regardless of race, ethnicity or the community in which they live. That cannot be denied. Hello Perry. Competition is necessary for the economic success of America. + thx for the insights that you bring to the table!
For example, universities may have an affirmative action policy that they will accept a certain minimum number of students from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds. the distribution is made in such a way to even opportunities for all the people. Sometimes this is overt and intentional: open racism and sexism exist in depressingly large numbers. As for offering a judicious hand-up to those that want to help themselves, that to me is always a great feature of a just + compassionate society. As you hint at, the role that an individual plays in dealing with the element of chance in life is often underestimated. The issues of equality as considered herein are somewhat muddled and poorly defined, probably inherent. Equality, in contrast, aims to ensure that everyone gets the same things in order to enjoy full, healthy lives. Yes, this has been an interesting, although slightly abstract discussion.
This is because many people value having individual freedom instead of creating a totally equal society. As a career educator, the conversation about gaps in educational achievement, particularly the disparity between underserved populations—children of color, poverty and with disabilities as compared to counterparts who are white, Asian, and from better socio-economic circumstances—always circles back to the notion of equity. , Thanks for the great insight. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. Equality of outcome, equality of condition, or equality of results is a political concept which is central to some political ideologies and is used regularly in political discourse, often in contrast to the term equality of opportunity.. Now the goal has switched to equal outcomes.
Painted as such, equality of outcome is an oppressive, Harrison Bergeron idea. Interestingly + as you may know, although many that lean socialist + Marxist may talk of equality, its not really true that Marx was interested in a totally equal society. The very notion of fairness, while closely related to concepts like equality or impartiality, assumes that students will have an equal opportunity regardless of their individual circumstances and will all benefit from the same provisions. It is an attitude that I don’t believe will ever catch on. These policies violate the principle of equality.
Thx Pankanzy + nice to hear from you! And yes again, as I’ve had Marxists tell me often + I’ve read often, there is a chance that human nature someday may get the whole thing right + everyone will be equal in wealth. For white people, internalized privilege can involve feeling a sense of superiority and entitlement, or holding negative beliefs about people of color. And yes, the ability to access opportunities does appear to be more readily available to some that are better off. It's a disingenuous argument designed to avoid talking about systemic inequalities, and to thwart efforts to correct the balance. If your culture doesn’t encourage personal growth of some sort, you are screwed. Aaron Quigley, Obviously…this is a debatable point.
And yes, although I believe personally in a certain measure of a social safety net, I agree with you that an over-reliance on the social safety net can entangle someone + in some cases perpetuate poverty. Here are some visuals that illustrate the difference between equality and equity. An example of equality but no equity in the tax system is sales taxes. Perry Casilio, I will be sure to keep my blog updated as often as possible. After all, since I was exposed to heavy Marxism + voted mostly Democratic often, I can empathize with the ideal of equality. And yes, you have a right to believe in total equality. Equity involves trying to understand and give people what they need to enjoy full, healthy lives. And yes, some economic experts think that this has led to a growth in wealth inequality + as we saw with the great Recession of 2008, potential instability. Equality. He has been actively involved in politics for many years, serving both Republican and Democratic parties, and his writings have been published in numerous print and online media. Because we're talking about network effects and a society heavily based on who you know, the more diverse the networks, the better the opportunities for diverse individuals. Another way that governments try to engineer equality and equity is through taxes. When this respect for equality of opportunity is coupled with the fact Americans enjoy a high amount of personal freedom, it explains how American history is full of stories of many who charted their own course and achieved much in their lifetimes. For example, we'll likely hear an argument that the 79 cents women earn for every dollar earned by me is a myth because "women choose different jobs". Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. For example, in Washington state, there is no sales tax on groceries. Internalized racism describes the private racial beliefs held by and within individuals. Given such structural barriers women have to face, there is a case to be made for women-friendly policies for greater equity in the workplace. Above it was noted that outcomes were only a measurement, but not necessarily the end in itself. A Point of View: The Absurd Expectation That We All Need to “Fit In”, GenY on D&I: Making Room for Millennials in Leadership. (Whether or not that classifies me as a JFK old-school liberal remains to be seen). This is why I support the social safety net in almost all of its forms + this is why I believe that school funding options can be looked at to create a better starting point for some.
Diffen.com. Is a fence necessary at all – whether chain linked or wood? However, there has to be a range of acceptance of equality of opportunity mixed in with a certain amount of equality of outcome. Instead, let’s consider the “Opportunity Gap,” which puts ownership in the hands of those charged with creating the learning and environmental opportunities for ALL students to be successful. Oppotunity is the impact with the greater influence, especially over outcome. We should seek equality of opportunity. Equity= Fairness and justice. Equality… As for your feelings on equality, I respect them. And as you say A.P., this variance in each of us is what gives much of life its flavor. The ideology of race has become embedded in our identities, institutions and culture and is used as a basis for discrimination and domination. Those on the Left believe in equality of outcome, where everyone is equally poor. Your idea of a “static place” created by a heavy emphasis on equality is true. Racial justice is the systematic fair treatment of people of all races that results in equitable opportunities and outcomes for everyone. Inclusion is the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure. At the macro level of racism, we look beyond the individuals to the broader dynamics, including institutional and structural racism. “equality of opportunity vs. equality of outcome” And neither is possible. They claim that systemic limitations place certain groups at a disadvantage and that government needs to work at creating equality of outcome for them. When we are able to explore the answers to those questions, we can truly get there, sitting at the ball game with ALL the students. Equity vs. Wishing you well, as well. For example, neurodiversity is still not spoken about enough, but is an important part of inclusion. And, culturally, Americans remain ambivalent about women working outside of the home. An assumption of sameness is the basis for this approach. Sure. Compassion for others is a core part of basic human decency.