Equity vs Equality

This visual is a great example of what equity looks like. Everyone has the type of bike they need to take that ride safely and successfully.

This is an example showing that equality is giving everyone the same bicycle. Equity is giving them a bicycle that best fits their size and ability.

Inequality vs Equality vs Equity and Justice 

The images below visualize moving from inequality to equity and justice. Striving for equity and justice means improving the systems and structures that have been historically designed to harm.  

Inequality: unequal access to opportunities

Inequality: unequal access to opportunities

Equality? Evenly distributed tools and assistance

Equality?  Evenly distributed tools and assistance

Equity: custom tools that identify and address inequality

Equity: custom tools that identify and address inequality

Justice: fixing the system to offer equal access to both tools and opportunities

Justice: fixing the system to offer equal access to both tools and opportunities