Which statement best contrasts equality and equity?

• A. Equality means giving the same resources to everyone; equity means tailoring resources to individual needs.
• B. Equality ensures fairness by tailoring resources to individual needs.
• C. Equity provides tailored support to meet individual needs to achieve fair outcomes.
• D. Equity ignores differences and applies a universal standard.

Answer: (C)

Equality and equity differ in how resources are distributed: equality gives the same amount to everyone, while equity provides what each person needs to reach fair outcomes. The best statement captures this by saying equity provides tailored support to meet individual needs to achieve fair outcomes. It shows that the aim of equity is fairness in results, not identical inputs for all. The other descriptions mix up the concepts or state the opposite—for example, tying fairness to tailoring resources to equality, or claiming equity uses a universal standard—both of which miss the core idea that equity adjusts support to differences to produce just results.