Equity & Equitable Are Conummunit Ides: Our mistake was Letting DEI, CRT & Queer Theory in Shcools

Equality focuses on identical opportunities for all, regardless of identity, rooted in equal rights and protections.
Equity, within DEI frameworks, aims for equal outcomes, suggesting systemic adjustments to correct disparities, assuming they're due to bias.
Key Differences:
Opportunity vs. Outcome: Equality offers equal starting points; equity targets equal endpoints, potentially ignoring individual merit.
Merit vs Identity: Equality champions meritocracy; equity might favour group identity over individual ability.
Dangers of Equity:
Meritocracy Undermined: Equity could lead to positions based on identity, not merit, potentially reducing efficiency.
Social Division: DEI's equity might deepen divides by categorizing people into oppressed and oppressor groups.
Legal and Ethical Issues: Equity policies might cause reverse discrimination, violating fairness principles.
Economic Risks: Hiring based on demographics rather than skill could affect productivity.
Cultural Shift: The "woke mind virus" pushes viewing interactions through power dynamics, potentially stifling free speech.
Educational Impact: Equity might lower academic standards for equal outcomes, devaluing qualifications.
Psychological Effects: Identity categorization could foster a victimhood mentality, impacting mental health.
Political Polarization: Equity as a moral imperative could further polarize politics towards identity politics.
While equality provides a level playing field, equity seeks to adjust outcomes, risking new injustices. This shift could erode meritocracy, increase division, and lead to inefficiencies underpinned by viewing society through perpetual conflict.