EQUITY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

INTRODUCTION

For a very long time, we have been more concerned with establishing gender equality, where everyone will have equal rights and power to pursue their goals regardless of race or colour. For instance, the discussion of equality began when women struggled for the same voting rights as men, and today, because it is also their right, women are more concerned about occupying leadership and managerial positions. "Why should it be taken away from me when I have earned a certain position or opportunity? Is it because I am a woman?” These are issues that have come up in recent years.

It is such a delight to witness women affirm their worth and strive for what they deserve because women are critical thinkers. If they are given more opportunities to make decisions, we will have a more competitive economy all around the world.

IS EQUALITY EVER ENOUGH?

In light of all the current concerns about equality, one has to question whether equality is really what the world needs. Can we all be equal? We have different people from different places with diverse backgrounds and different perspectives. We have people with different religions and cultures, and we exclaim, “We want equal rights." That may never be possible because the way Mrs. A would think is most certainly different from the way Mrs. B would think. The way Mrs. A would carry out a particular task is different from Mrs. B’s approach, so equality is primarily focused on treating every gender equally, but will that ever be enough?

Equality is never enough, and that is why we seek equity. We aspire to live in a society where people are given opportunities and resources based on their abilities, perspectives, and backgrounds. Gender equity entails fairly providing women with their exact demands to put everyone on an equal footing.

First, you need to consider the expected goal when giving out resources and then individual capacities. You give Mrs. A a red ball because that is what she prefers; you then give Mrs. B a blue ball because that is exactly what she can make use of; and then there’s Mrs. C, who you give a green ball because you know if you give her a red ball or a blue ball, she can’t handle it, or it is either too little or too big for her to make use of, and she won't be able to accomplish that goal. When you share the resources in this way, you can see how happy and driven these three women are to reach the desired outcome, and in the end, they will achieve that goal and then meet in the middle, which makes them equal because they each met the main objective in accordance with the various resources that were provided to them. That, my friend, is justice.

In the loudest of voices, “Women should be given the same opportunities as men to thrive.” Let's be clear about something. People feel women do not succeed or should probably not be in a decision-making team because if a woman is given a chance to carry out a given task or be a leader, it always comes with doubts. It is like giving her something and then waiting for her to stumble. Another unfortunate fact is that, when a woman has a target, the opportunities are limited for her because she has fewer resources and backing than men.

It’s been said over and over, and it cannot be taken back. A woman would be a problem solver with the decisions she makes. Emotions do not make you weak; they only make you see valid reasons why something should be or should not be. Emotions are foresight, and that is a gift SHE is fortunate to have.

IN SUMMARY

This a call to women; equity is earned and should not be dished out. Women advocate "Embrace Equality," but before they can convince others they have what it takes to bring about the world's long-awaited redemption, they must first develop themselves with the recent skills required globally, employ these skills in their sectors, and make themselves available for possible opportunities.

For women who are already breaking ground, we see you, and soon the whole world will too! 

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