Specific · Justice

Equity

Part of the Character Strengths Wheel

What is Equity?

A commitment to ensuring that everyone receives what they genuinely need — not just equal treatment, but treatment calibrated to their actual circumstances. Equity is justice applied with discernment.

When you might feel equity

Equity is a specific form of fairness, which itself is a type of justice. You might experience this feeling in situations where justice is present, particularly when the circumstances align with the nuances that define equity.

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Use our free interactive feeling wheel to explore equity and discover related emotions.

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