What is the difference between Environmental Justice and Title VI?
The major similarities and differences between EJ and Title VI are: Similarities • Both address non-discrimination. • Both identify minority populations. • Both are rooted in the constitutional guarantee (14th Amendment) that all citizens are created equal and are entitled to equal protection. • Both address involvement of affected citizens in the decision-making process through meaningful involvement and participation. Differences • EJ covers minority and low-income while Title VI and other legislation cover, race, color, national origin, gender, age and disability. • EJ is an executive order (an order of the President of the United States). • EJ mandates a process, while Title VI prohibits discrimination.
