Semantically maybe they are similar, but in the sociological parlance they mean very different things. Yes, equality of opportunity is a good thing. If you hav

Semantically maybe they are similar, but in the sociological parlance they mean very different things. Yes, equality of opportunity is a good thing. If you have the qualifications, anyone should be given equal consideration. Changing or relaxing requirements in order to attempt some societal good is wrong. Those issues should be addressed upstream of any employment decisions, mainly by removing impediments to success, not by preferential treatment.