Equal opportunity and equity are not always the same. Cawa Younosi’s words prompted me to reflect on lived experience and the work still ahead.
Archived Project Mindset post, originally published in 2022. Dates and roles reflect the original publication.
Equal opportunity and equity
“In reality, there is a huge gap between equal opportunity and equity.” — Cawa Younosi, translated
As someone with a migration background, you recognise these perceived differences in society, for example at work or in the housing market.
That is why I think it is wonderful that Cawa and SAP are working so hard to create genuine equity of opportunity. Cawa sets a tremendous example 🙌 More in the Project Mindset podcast!
Nevertheless, living in a society where you can openly address existing problems and initiate solutions is an enormous privilege. I am very grateful for that.
#mindset #is #everything
More in the Project Mindset archive (German) and the Reza Mehman Podcast.
