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inequity

[in-ek-wi-tee] / ɪnˈɛk wɪ ti /
NOUN
state of being unequal
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The inequity sparked a firestorm on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"There's a real inequity in terms of the opportunity for young people to study computing science at school," she said.

From BBC • Sep. 4, 2025

This inequity may needle her, but Ruthie is acutely aware that while she is talented, she’s also been fortunate.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

He was referring to the societal and systemic factors that contribute to the perpetuation of poverty, like economic inequity, discrimination and inadequate social safety nets.

From Salon • Jan. 20, 2025

Shouldn’t we focus the public’s attention on the so-called root causes of mass incarceration, such as educational inequity?

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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