WHAT IS POLITICS? 9.2 – Equity, Equality and Lizard People: When Social Control Masquerades as Social Justice
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Aug 10, 2023 Delve into the provocative shift from 'equality' to 'equity' and how it influences political discourse. Discover the troubling dynamics between liberty and wealth disparity, and the ways established powers hijack progressive movements. Analyze the impact of discrimination on economic exploitation, and how superficial reforms miss the mark. Explore the complexities of college admissions, revealing biases against underprivileged students. Finally, the call for economic unity challenges divisive politics, inviting a deeper conversation on class and solidarity.
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Soviet Influence
- The Soviet Union's shift from political equality to economic equality muddled the left's meaning.
- Western elites, fearing socialism, embraced separating liberty from equality.
Equity's Rise
- Institutions traditionally associated with the left, like NGOs and universities, have replaced 'equality' with 'equity'.
- Ironically, corporations, the traditional left's enemy, have also adopted 'equity', making the political spectrum meaningless.
Equity Meme
- The 'equity' meme of kids watching a baseball game demonstrates equality, even in the 'equality' side.
- Proponents of 'equity' argue 'equality' is outdated because it focuses on process over results, citing continued racial inequality despite legal equality.
