sexual equality
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the state of having the same rights, status, and opportunities as others, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Germany is known as being progressive on sexual equality, partly because of Berlin's century-old reputation as a haven for sexual experimentation, but it came late to marriage equality, only allowing same-sex marriages in 2017.
From Reuters • Jan. 14, 2022
While the battle for sexual equality is obviously far from over, second-wave feminism did achieve many important goals.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2020
“The movement is leading Korea toward a society in which sexual equality and women’s rights are realised and the dignity of all people is respected.”
From The Guardian • Mar. 6, 2018
The lesson at Raasepoori reception centre is drawing to a close and the asylum seekers have been given optional homework to help them read up on Finland's sexual equality laws.
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2016
On the subjects of woman's rights, domestic tyranny, sexual equality and all kindred themes she was guarded in speech.
From After the Storm by Arthur, T. S. (Timothy Shay)
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