The two ideas aren’t necessarily in conflict with one another. In fact, they make sense to go hand-in-hand. Take for instance affirmative action or reparations.

The two ideas aren’t necessarily in conflict with one another. In fact, they make sense to go hand-in-hand. Take for instance affirmative action or reparations. They’re instances of trying to correct for something that’s the opposite of how the group desires it, by doing the opposite of what supporters claim is being done to the marginalized group.