The 4th Box/La 4ta Caja 1.0.5

Step into The 4th Box!

You have likely come across a two-panel cartoon comparing Equality vs. Equity before. It may have even been featured in a recent training or presentation you attended. The team at Center for Story-based Strategy aims to convey that while differentiating between the concepts of equality and equity is insightful, delving deeper is essential to initiate a meaningful dialogue. In reality, confining discussions to these two categories often leads to contentious and unproductive exchanges.

When the discourse revolves solely around these two paradigms, several recurring themes emerge:

• Participants with privilege or resources express apprehensions about "losing their box."
• The either/or dichotomy of the two boxes overlooks the fact that each individual may encounter diverse situations in various stages of their lives.
• An emphasis on debating equality versus equity sidesteps more profound discussions about the origins of our current state and alternative possibilities.

Engage with The 4th Box Simulation Game and initiate your exploration into potential responses to questions such as "How did we arrive at this point?" and "How can we transcend beyond this?"