Equity feminism is a moral doctrine about equal treatment that makes no commitments regarding open empirical issues in psychology or biology.
Interpretation
Equity feminism advocates for equal treatment of all individuals without delving into biological or psychological differences.
This quote by Steven Pinker highlights the essence of equity feminism as a principle that prioritizes equal treatment for all genders based on moral grounds, while intentionally avoiding potentially contentious discussions about biological or psychological differences. It stresses the importance of focusing on fairness and equality in society, without getting bogged down by debates that could distract from the primary goal of achieving justice and equal rights for everyone.
In practice
During a panel discussion on gender equality, one might quote Pinker to emphasize the importance of focusing on equitable treatment.
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Repentance is simply giving up to stop fighting against God and to stop attempting to gain your own salvation through your own works; to literally give up and fall upon Christ. That is salvation.
Let's all understand that these guiding principles cannot be discarded for short-term political gains. They represent what this country is all about. They are indigenous to the American idea. And these are principles which are not negotiable.
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