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date: 15 June 2025

equality 

Source:
A Dictionary of Gender Studies
Author(s):

Gabriele Griffin

Concept to denote the right of groups of people to be treated in the same way, equally and fairly, irrespective of their personal traits such as their gender, race, beliefs, or ability. Made prominent by women’s demands to be treated equally with men in the workplace, it has also been the demand of others discriminated against on the basis of their sexual orientation or their age.... ...

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