Fairness Quiz

Rohan, Aiden, and Olivia are in a race. If they all have the same chance to win, what does this mean?

• Favoritism based on connections

• Equal chance for success

• Unequal opportunities for people

• Guaranteed outcome for all

Answer explanation

This scenario represents equal chance for success, where all participants have an equal opportunity to win the race.

Emma, Michael, and David have different views on equal opportunities. Emma thinks it's not important, Michael believes it doesn't matter due to natural talent, and David thinks it promotes fairness and inclusion. Who do you agree with?

• Agree with Emma: It's not important

• Agree with Michael: It doesn't matter due to natural talent

• Agree with David: Promotes fairness and inclusion

Answer explanation

Agree with David: Promotes fairness, diversity, and inclusion

Identify a situation where equality in opportunities might not be practiced?

• Everyone in a community has equal job opportunities.

• Promotions in a company are based on personal connections, not qualifications.

• All students in a school have the same resources and support.

• Everyone in a country has access to the same healthcare services.

Answer explanation

In Abigail's company, promotions are based on personal connections rather than qualifications and performance, which goes against equality in opportunities.

What is the best approach to promote equality in opportunities in society?

• Suggest enforcing strict social hierarchies

• Propose limiting access to education and resources based on gender or race

• Recommend promoting discrimination and unequal treatment

• Advocate for policies and practices that address discrimination and provide access to education and resources

Answer explanation

The best approach to promote equality in opportunities is to advocate for implementing policies and practices that address discrimination and provide access to education and resources.

What is the difference between equality and equity in resource distribution?

• Equality distributes resources equally, while equity distributes resources based on individual needs.

• There is no difference between equality and equity in resource distribution.

• Equity distributes resources equally among all individuals.

• Equality distributes resources based on individual needs.

Answer explanation

Equality distributes resources equally, while equity distributes based on needs and circumstances. The correct choice explains this difference.

Why is it important to distribute resources equitably in a board game?

• To create competition and innovation

• To benefit the best player

• To maintain the status quo

• To ensure fairness, justice, and equal opportunities for all players.

Answer explanation

Distributing resources equitably ensures fairness, justice, and equal opportunities for all players in the game.

Emma, Mia, and Priya are playing a game where they distribute resources. Can you think of an unfair distribution situation?

• One of them is discriminated based on race, gender, or socioeconomic status

• The resources are distributed based on their personal preferences

• The resources are randomly allocated without considering their needs

• The resources are equally distributed among them

Answer explanation

An unfair distribution may occur if Emma, Mia, or Priya is discriminated based on race, gender, or socioeconomic status.

Evelyn, Ethan, and Kai want fair decision-making in their club. What advice would you give them?

• Make decisions without input from the club members

• Ignore the input of certain members based on their position

• Consider the opinions of a select few individuals

• Establish clear decision-making processes, encourage diverse perspectives, and ensure equal opportunities for all members.

Answer explanation

To ensure fair decision-making, establish transparent processes, encourage diverse perspectives, and provide equal opportunities for all members to contribute and be heard.

What factors might lead to unfair decision-making in a meeting?

• Insufficient coffee

• Complaints about sunshine

• Mismatched socks

• Unconscious bias, lack of diversity, power dynamics, and personal agendas

Answer explanation

Factors that can lead to unfair decision-making include unconscious bias, lack of diversity, power dynamics, and personal agendas.

Why is fairness important in a group project?

• To create confusion in the project

• To ensure equal treatment of each other.

• To show favoritism

• To make decision-making difficult

Answer explanation

Considering fairness is important to ensure equitable and unbiased treatment of each other in the group project.