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noun

die Gleichstellung, -en

equality

Es bedeutet, dass alle Menschen die gleichen Rechte und Chancen haben sollen, zum Beispiel unabhängig von ihrem Geschlecht.

Definition & meaning

Gleichstellung is a feminine German noun meaning equal treatment, equality, or the process of putting people or groups on an equal footing.

It is commonly used in two related senses:

  1. Equal rights and equal opportunities
    It describes the principle that people should have the same rights, opportunities, and social status, regardless of gender, origin, disability, or other characteristics.

    • die Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern — gender equality
    • Gleichstellung von Menschen mit Behinderung — equality for people with disabilities

  2. Legal or formal equalization
    It can refer to officially recognizing two people, groups, qualifications, or situations as equivalent.

    • die Gleichstellung eines Abschlusses — the recognition of a qualification as equivalent
    • eine Gleichstellung beantragen — to apply for equal status or official recognition

Grammar & Word origin

  • Gender: feminine
  • Article: die
  • Plural: Gleichstellungen
  • Pronunciation: [ˈɡlaɪ̯çʃtɛlʊŋ]

The word consists of:

  • gleich — equal, same, equivalent
  • Stellung — position, status, placement

It derives from the verb gleichstellen , literally meaning “to place on an equal footing.” The ending -ung forms a noun describing an action, process, or result.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms

  • Gleichberechtigung — equal rights; emphasizes that people have the same legal and social rights. It is often broader and more principle-oriented than Gleichstellung.
  • Gleichbehandlung — equal treatment; focuses on treating people in the same way, especially in legal or administrative contexts.
  • Gleichwertigkeit — equivalence or equal value; emphasizes that two things or groups have the same value or status, not necessarily identical treatment.
  • Emanzipation — emancipation; emphasizes liberation from dependence or discrimination rather than the resulting equal status.

Antonyms

  • Ungleichbehandlung — unequal or differential treatment.
  • Benachteiligung — disadvantage or discrimination that puts someone in an inferior position.
  • Diskriminierung — discrimination based on characteristics such as gender, origin, religion, or disability.
  • Ungleichheit — inequality in rights, status, opportunities, or resources.

Common phrases & collocations

  • die Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern — gender equality
  • Gleichstellung der Geschlechter — gender equality
  • Gleichstellung am Arbeitsplatz — equality in the workplace
  • Gleichstellungsbeauftragte — equal-opportunities officer, often responsible for promoting gender equality
  • Maßnahmen zur Gleichstellung — measures to promote equality
  • offizielle Gleichstellung — official recognition as equivalent or equal
  • gleichgestellt werden — to be given equal status or treated as equivalent

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Examples

Die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter ist ein wichtiges Ziel.noun

Gender equality is an important goal.

Unternehmen fördern die Gleichstellung im Berufsfeld.noun

Companies promote equality in the professional field.

Ohne Gleichstellung fehlt vielen Menschen echte Gerechtigkeit.noun

Without equality, many people lack true justice.

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