emancipation
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emancipation
The process of freeing people or groups from a state of dependence or from legal, social, and political disadvantage. The term is often used in connection with women's equality.
Die Emanzipation der Frau war eine zentrale soziale Bewegung des 20. Jahrhunderts.
The emancipation of women was a central social movement of the 20th century.
This noun is related to the verb 'sich emanzipieren' (to emancipate oneself/free oneself) and the adjective 'emanzipiert' (emancipated, independent). These words help you understand the concept better.
Sie ist eine sehr emanzipierte Frau.
She is a very emancipated woman.
To express what someone frees themselves from, the preposition 'von' (from) is used with the dative. This structure is very typical in connection with 'Emanzipation' (emancipation).
Die Emanzipation von traditionellen Rollenbildern ist ein langer Prozess.
Emancipation from traditional role models is a long process.
'Emanzipation' (emancipation) is a word of elevated written language. It is used mainly in political, social, or historical discussions.
Der Soziologe hielt einen Vortrag über die Emanzipation in der modernen Gesellschaft.
The sociologist gave a lecture on emancipation in modern society.
independence
'Unabhängigkeit' and 'Emanzipation' both have to do with someone no longer being controlled by others. 'Unabhängigkeit' describes more of a state: a person can make their own decisions and does not need help from or control by others. 'Emanzipation' describes more the path toward that, meaning liberation from dependence or disadvantage. The word is often used for groups, for example in the context of women's equality. The words can be confused because emancipation often leads to greater independence. In practical terms: 'Emanzipation' emphasizes the process, while 'Unabhängigkeit' emphasizes the result or the state.
Die Emanzipation der Frauen war ein wichtiger Schritt zu gleichen Rechten.
The emancipation of women was an important step toward equal rights.
Nach der Ausbildung wünscht sich Lena mehr finanzielle Unabhängigkeit.
After her training, Lena wants more financial independence.