Glossary

The fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement of all people, and the attempt to identify and eliminate barriers that have prevented the full participation of some groups. The principle of equity acknowledges that historically underserved and underrepresented populations exist and that fairness regarding these unbalanced conditions is required to assist in the provision of adequate opportunities for all groups. Equity also considers that social groups (gender, religion, socioeconomic status etc.) do affect equality.