Education Equity Terms

adjective Equally can also be used as an adjective to describe something that is the same in amount, size, degree, or value.

adverb Equally is an adverb that is used to show that something is the same in amount, size, degree, or value.

• It is important to treat all employees equally in the workplace.
• Everyone should be treated equally, no exceptions.
• We all gotta be on the same level, equally and fairly.
• The scales of justice must weigh equally for all individuals.

adjective allocating resources or opportunities fairly

• The company implemented an equitable pay scale to ensure fairness among all employees.
• They made sure everyone got their fair share with the new equitable system.
• The boss finally decided to spread the wealth more equitably.
• In the game of life, it's important to play by the rules and ensure an equitable outcome for all players.

noun a lack of fairness or justice; an unfair situation

adjective inequitable (related to or characterized by inequity)

• The study highlighted the inequity in access to healthcare services among different socioeconomic groups.
• It's not fair how there's so much inequity in the distribution of resources in our community.
• The inequity in pay between men and women is just not cool.
• The artist used contrasting colors to represent the inequity between light and darkness in the painting.

noun a chance or opportunity to succeed, especially when the odds are against you

• The underdog team still has a sporting chance of winning the championship.
• I think we have a sporting chance of beating them in the next game.
• We might have a slim sporting chance of pulling off a victory.
• Despite the odds, he believed he had a sporting chance of succeeding in his new business venture.

noun a person who is perceived as aiding or rescuing marginalized communities or individuals, especially in a condescending or self-serving manner based on their race

• The concept of a white saviour in literature often perpetuates harmful stereotypes.
• I heard that new movie is getting criticized for having a white saviour storyline.
• That film was just another example of the white saviour complex.
• She swooped in like a white saviour, thinking she could solve all our problems.

noun a program that allows certain undocumented immigrants who entered the United States as minors to receive a renewable two-year period of deferred action from deportation and eligibility for a work permit

• The DACA program provides temporary relief from deportation for eligible young immigrants.
• My friend was able to stay in the country because of DACA.
• DACA is a lifesaver for so many Dreamers.
• DACA is like a safety net for undocumented youth.

noun an acronym standing for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic, used to describe people from diverse ethnic backgrounds in the UK

• The organization aims to increase representation of BAME individuals in leadership positions.
• BAME communities have been historically marginalized in society.
• Let's make sure we include BAME voices in our decision-making process.
• The diverse perspectives brought by BAME individuals enrich our society.

noun a person's birth circumstances or situation that are beyond their control

• One's socioeconomic status should not be determined by the accident of birth.
• It's not fair that some people have more opportunities just because of the accident of birth.
• It's messed up that some folks get a head start in life just because of where they were born.
• Being born into wealth is just an accident of birth, not a measure of someone's worth.

verb to have enough money or resources to be able to pay for something

• The new tax breaks afforded many businesses the opportunity to invest in expansion.
• I can't afford to go on vacation this year, I need to save money.
• I can't afford to splurge on a new phone right now, I'm broke.
• The sacrifices she made afforded her the chance to pursue her dream career.