The words equality and equity often get used interchangeably, but they have quite different meanings. Equality is an objective term — it means just what it implies and there is little room for debate.

Support for “diversity, equality and inclusion” has been widely recognized over many years. No problem, as it represents to me the noble principles of a democratic republic and its institutions. Yet ...

Many people, including some high-profile celebrities, have been arguing that the concept of equity is the same as equality of outcome. According to dictionary definitions and previous research, ...

This week, Women in Solar Europe (WiSEu) reflects on the need for tangible DEI practices and inclusive leaders who understand the meaning of equity and diversity to create inclusive environments that ...

In 1987, I got into Carnegie Mellon’s graduate program — but they suggested I join a summer bridge course first. My background was in Journalism and Political Science, so I hadn’t taken some of the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Marianne Schnall is a journalist who amplifies women’s leadership. Top row, from left: Fatima Goss Graves, Ai-jen Poo, Stacey ...

About 170 years after the beginning of the women’s movement in 1848, gender equity has gradually gained momentum, with each generation inspiring women to assert their rightful place as equal to men.