gender equality

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of gender equality

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

Moveable partitions divide the massive space: the front houses the Judith Center, the gender equality nonprofit that Andrews launched in 2024, while the back serves as her office, studio and archive.

From Los Angeles Times

In his witness statement, Bush says he always supported Woodall's career and took fostering inclusivity and gender equality in hiring pipelines and promotions very seriously, adding that it was standard practice to regularly move accounts between the team.

From BBC

King's victory over former Wimbledon champion Riggs - a 55-year-old self-proclaimed chauvinist - was a landmark moment in the fight for gender equality and laid the path for equal pay at the top of the game.

From BBC

Shakerism is about gender equality, empathy and social unity.

From Salon

"Achieving gender equality is long overdue, and I am honoured to join the Women in Tech taskforce alongside Liz Kendall and several inspiring women from across the industry, working together to chart a path forward for true gender equality."

From BBC