Equity

Over the past six months the word equality has been replaced with the word equity. In case people are wondering what the difference is, it is quite simple. Equality means equal opportunity and equity means equal results. This first came about in the early 70's with the terms affirmative action and quotas. Later things like playing sports in school without keeping score and giving passing grades so as not to adversely effect self worth became common place. Soon various test given to public employees like police and fire departments were altered when not enough minorities could pass the test to get these public jobs. Colleges that used to weigh heavily on test scores and extra curricular activities now add in points for personality. Sometimes people are given an edge for jobs because of skin color. When rewards are based on subjective scoring rather than merit the door is open for equal results. This is the goal with equity.