inequity

Meanings

• Noun

  The state or quality of not being equal, especially in treatment, opportunity, or status.

  - "Despite their identical qualifications, women faced inequity in the workplace."
  - "The inequity between the rich and the poor is a major social issue."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inequity
inequality , inequity's tale , equality

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Variants

List of all variants of inequity that leads to same result
inequities , inequity

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Forms

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inequities, inequitable, inequitably

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Etymology

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From Old French 'iniquite', from Latin 'iniquitas'. Meaning 'unjust action' or 'wickedness'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'inequity' was first used in English in the 14th century.

2. The concept of inequity has been discussed in philosophy since ancient Greece.

3. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals aim to reduce inequality within and among countries.

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Related Concepts

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1. Discrimination: A form of inequity where individuals are treated unfairly based on their race, gender, religion, or other personal characteristics.

2. Social Inequality: A broader concept that encompasses inequity as well as other forms of unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and privileges.

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Culture

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Inequity is a significant concept in various fields, including economics, sociology, and philosophy. It has been explored in literature, such as George Orwell's 'Animal Farm', and in music, like Bob Dylan's 'Blowin' in the Wind'. In art, it is often depicted as a scale with unequal weights.

How to Memorize "inequity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with unequal weights to represent inequity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate inequity with the image of a broken promise or unjust treatment.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Inequity Is Not Equal' to remember the meaning.

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