Equity vs Equality
“Resist when the world tries to convince you otherwise.” ― Nic Stone
When it comes to the workplace, equity and equality are two concepts that are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Equality means treating everyone the same, while equity means giving everyone what they need to be successful.
The goal of equity is to achieve equality. Part of the challenge of equity is that different people have different understandings of fairness. For some people, treating people differently than others is inherently unfair and reproduces the same inequality that we intend to eliminate.
Take a look at the picture of the three boys standing on the crates. This graphic get used a lot in this discussion but it’s missing one vital piece. What is it? Watch my video to find out.
Do the work
This week, I commit to advocate for change in my organization by pushing for policies and practices that promote equity and inclusion. I will work with management to implement changes to to ensure a fair
and unbiased workplace.
Spread the word
If you want to keep going
Next Steps for Equity: How to Design Solutions That Work
Ready for something completely different? How about designing new solutions for organizational equity? In my Next Steps for Equity design thinking program, I work with you to design new and innovative ideas to implement when it comes to equity, bias, and inclusion in your organization. We will look at the challenges that exist for diverse professionals and encourage attendees to mind their own experiences to better recognize systemic barriers to real inclusion and success. I also share with you my Five Whys exercise and Inclusion Nation’s Four Pillars of Equity Design. This is the work of equity.
