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

They range from ending extreme poverty and ensuring quality secondary education for all children to achieving gender equality, reducing inequality and taking urgent action to combat climate change.

From Seattle Times

Among other spending that went to Russian or Chinese outfits, Ms. Ernst and Open the Books reported $96,875 for gender equality through an exhibition of New Yorker magazine cartoons; $1.45 million for pandemic virus tracking in Russia; and $770,466 to a state-run Russian lab to debilitate cats then put them on a treadmill to study spinal cord injuries.

From Washington Times

The new “Strategic Framework for Space Diplomacy” calls for diplomats charged with promoting space activities to advance Biden administration policies on gender equality and controversial “diversity, equity and inclusion” programs.

From Washington Times

These incentives aim to "enable reclusive youth to recover their daily lives and reintegrate into society", South Korea's Ministry of Gender Equality and Family said.

From BBC

“Yet, even in these countries, thousands of people continue to be forced to work or marry, despite their high levels of economic development, gender equality, social welfare, and political stability, as well as strong criminal justice systems.”

From Seattle Times