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Equal protection in everyday decisions
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Start with a question
How do we make sure rules apply fairly to everyone?
In brief
Equal protection means government should not treat similar people differently without a good reason.
Questions to think about
- What makes a rule feel fair or unfair?
- When is it okay to treat groups differently? Why?
- How can transparency improve trust in rules?
Try this
Review a sample rule and highlight where bias could sneak in. Rewrite it to improve fairness.
One thing to take away
Explain equal protection in one sentence.
Story bridge
Story bridge
A character questions why only some kids can join a trip. How do they resolve the fairness issue?
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