B2
inequality vs inequity
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| inequalitynoun/ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑː.lə.ti/ | Meaning a situation in which some people have more money, power or chances than others | Goes with income inequality | Example Income inequality has grown in many countries over the last thirty years. |
| inequitynoun/ɪnˈek.wə.ti/ | Meaning a situation that is not fair or equal for everyone | Goes with — | Example Workers protested the inequity in pay between men and women. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Social affects health and education.