ABSTRACT
Equity implies a need for fairness in the distribution of gains and losses, and the entitlement of everyone to an acceptable quality and standard of living. Equity is not the same as equality, for there may be good reasons for people to have different rewards and burdens or to be treated differently. Equity requires, however, that these reasons be morally relevant, that is, that they be just, fair and impartial. Impartiality means that factors such as race, religion, colour, gender or nationality are not relevant. Justice is about how rewards and burdens are distributed.
