> Equity is important

As I understand it, “equity” in this content generally refers to equality of outcomes between groups. I don’t see why that is desirable, important, or even possible.

Would you explain why you believe that equity is important?

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scoofy 8 months ago | parent | next [-]

It means equal outcomes for arbitrary groups. We should expect fairly similar outcomes for groups based on arbitrary differences. If we don’t, it should concern us.

Non-arbitrary issues should obviously affect outcomes, but the prevalence of melanin should affect skin cancer rates, not incomes.

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mcphage 8 months ago | parent | prev [-]

> I don’t see why that is desirable, important, or even possible.

Are you okay with being in one of the groups where the outcomes are worse?

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trogdor 8 months ago | parent [-]

I am not sure what you mean. Would you give me an example?

	▲	mcphage 8 months ago \| parent [-]
		I’m not sure what groups you were referring to in your original post, so it would probably be better if you provided the example.