Sometimes, the real-life use of language does not seem to equal textbook rules.

有时，语言在现实生活中的用法并不等同于教科书上的规则。

In recent years, many Americans have become aware that " equal" rules can have unequal outcomes.

近年来，许多美国人已经意识到“平等”的规则可能带来不平等的结果。