gender equality

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of gender equality¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

"The essence of the case is that it highlights the need to provide equal parental leave benefits, recognising that nurturing a child is a shared responsibility," Tsietsi Shuping from the Commission for Gender Equality told the BBC.

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South Africa's highest court has unanimously ruled that all parents of new-borns are entitled to equal parental leave - a landmark judgment hailed as a major victory for gender equality and family rights.

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The case was brought to court by a married couple, the Commission for Gender Equality and others, who sought to address the unfair societal burden placed primarily on mothers, highlighting that parenting responsibilities should be shared.

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Lawmakers committed the money to, among other things, democracy-building work, election integrity, climate resilience projects, and gender equality initiatives.

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Lawmakers had committed this money to programs focusing on climate resilience, democracy-building, election protection, and gender equality.

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