Equity Vs. Inequality In The United States

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The social that I am most passionate about is, equity versus equality. Many people do not realize that there is a difference between giving just enough to allow someone or a community to get by, and providing the same amount of resources. This social issue affects my generation in many ways. When it comes to equal pay of the sexes, equity versus equality is very big factor. Education is another area where equity verses equality comes into play. The political issue that I am passionate about is gun control, the topic of gun control is very broad. However, many lives have been taken at the hands of a gun user. My generation is affected by guns in a very big way, and I feel that there is a lot of work that needs to be done to make guns less of

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