inequity

[in-ek-wi-tee]

noun

plural

inequities 

1. lack of equity; unfairness; favoritism or bias.

2. an unfair circumstance or proceeding.

inequity

/ ɪnˈɛkwɪtɪ /

noun

1. lack of equity; injustice; unfairness

2. an unjust or unfair act, sentence, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of inequity¹

First recorded in 1550–60; in- ³ + equity

Example Sentences

Eleven years ago, conversations about race, gender and systemic inequity began to take a more prominent place in media and politics, leading to an expansion of diversity in hiring and messaging across industries.

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The mecha franchise “Gundam” is best known for its giant robots, but it’s a sprawling space opera that touches on political themes including the horrors of corruption, inequity and war.

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Mr. Albertus also argues that the struggle over land ownership has produced “racial hierarchy, gender inequity, underdevelopment and environmental degradation.”

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That report, which surveyed 3,100 staff respondents and 91 museums nationwide, found that “inequities in pay, promotions, and workplace culture remain entrenched across the field.”

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Douglass pressed him on the glaring inequities in military service: Black soldiers were paid less than whites and denied advancement in rank.

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• injustice 
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