Equality

When does fairness require equal treatment, and when does it require different support?

Equal human worth does not settle every practical distribution. A uniform rule can be appropriate in one setting and exclude people in another. We can ask which differences matter to the purpose of a decision and whether a distinction is justified. People can disagree about fairness while still explaining their reasons and examining whose opportunities are affected.

For example, offering everyone the same staircase is identical treatment, but an accessible entrance may be needed for equal participation.

A question to sit with (optional): What is the purpose of this rule, and does it give people a meaningful chance to participate?