Leaving race out if it, the generalized problem with “equity” (aka “equality of outcome”) is that it can only result in the more talented being artificially chopped down to the level of the less talented, since it is of course unlikely that the less talented will prevail over the more talented assuming both are provided with the training and skills to maximize their talents. For example, if we had “equity” in professional basketball or beach volleyball where every height quintile were proportionally represented, the overall quality of basketball and volleyball would drop, as height is a huge factor in success in those sports and the best players are almost universally taller than average.
The push for “equity” must inevitably result in mediocrity. This is essentially the plot of Vonnegut’s “Harrison Bergeron”, so these are not new discussions, just old wine in new bottles.
Leaving race out if it, the generalized problem with “equity” (aka “equality of outcome”) is that it can only result in the more talented being artificially chopped down to the level of the less talented, since it is of course unlikely that the less talented will prevail over the more talented assuming both are provided with the training and skills to maximize their talents. For example, if we had “equity” in professional basketball or beach volleyball where every height quintile were proportionally represented, the overall quality of basketball and volleyball would drop, as height is a huge factor in success in those sports and the best players are almost universally taller than average.
The push for “equity” must inevitably result in mediocrity. This is essentially the plot of Vonnegut’s “Harrison Bergeron”, so these are not new discussions, just old wine in new bottles.