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What does it mean?
A simple directive to select or advocate for equality.
In plain terms
Pick equality.
What can you take from it?
Support equality.

Where it applies

  • activism
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • advocate equality
  • fight discrimination

Questions to consider

  • How do you choose equality?

Another view

Equality is a broad concept with many interpretations.

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