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inequity

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IPA /ɪnˈekwəti/

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Unfairness in the way people are treated or opportunities are shared.

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inequity/ɪnˈekwəti/

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People need the same service
Some receive unfair treatment

Inequity is unfairness in how people are treated or resources are shared.

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Residents complained about the inequity of charging some streets more for the same service.
The study examined inequity in access to school resources.

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inequity — Unfairness in the way people are treated or opportunities are shared.

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Unfairness in the way people are treated or opportunities are shared.

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Word origin

Formed in English from in-, meaning not, and equity, meaning fairness.

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Inequity can be uncountable for unfairness generally, or plural inequities for particular unfair situations.

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