What is a likely consequence of applying equality rather than equity in providing support?

• A. Everyone receives the exact support they need.
• B. Resources are distributed according to individual needs.
• C. Some individuals may not receive the support they need to achieve fair outcomes.
• D. All outcomes are guaranteed to be fair.

Answer: (C)

The main idea here is how fairness in support is defined and applied. Equality means giving everyone the same amount of help, regardless of their individual circumstances. Equity means adjusting the level of support to match each person’s needs.

When you apply equality, you treat everyone identically, but that doesn’t guarantee fair outcomes. People start from different positions and face different barriers; a fixed, identical amount of support can be enough for some but insufficient for others. As a result, some individuals may not get the help they need to reach fair outcomes, even though everyone received the same amount of support.

That’s why the likely consequence is that some individuals may not receive the support they need to achieve fair outcomes. The other options describe equity or an idealized guarantee of fairness, not what happens when equality is used.