What is fair?

Equality, equity, and justice are often confused, but they address fairness in different ways.

Equality gives everyone the same resources or opportunities.

Equity recognizes that people start from different circumstances and may need different levels of support.

Justice focuses on removing the barriers that create those differences in the first place.

Understanding the distinction can help create systems that are not only equal, but truly fair.

An illustration depicting four panels on the themes of reality, equality, equity, and justice. In the first panel, a person stands on a tall stack of boxes while others struggle to see over a fence. The second panel shows an equal distribution of boxes, yet not everyone can see the game. The third panel illustrates equitable support, allowing everyone to see the game. The final panel represents justice, where all can see without barriers after addressing systemic issues.

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