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gender equality

American  

noun

  1. the state of having the same rights, status, and opportunities as others, regardless of one's gender.


Etymology

Origin of gender equality

First recorded in 1970–75

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I would enshrine gender equality in the Constitution, explicitly clarifying that the Equal Rights Amendment is part of our founding document.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 1, 2026

King and Kloss co-founded the Billie Jean King Leadership Initiative to promote inclusive workplaces and gender equality.

From Los Angeles Times May 19, 2026

Shakerism is about gender equality, empathy and social unity.

From Salon Dec. 27, 2025

"We make sure children go to school, and gender equality is a huge topic for us," he claims.

From BBC Nov. 16, 2025

In the USSR, gender equality in law didn’t always mean gender equality in everyday life.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein

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