women's quota
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women's quota
A fixed rule that requires a certain percentage of positions, especially in leadership levels of companies or in politics, to be filled by women.
Die Einführung der Frauenquote für Aufsichtsräte wird kontrovers diskutiert.
The introduction of the women's quota for supervisory boards is being controversially discussed.
The word consists of 'Frauen' (women, plural of Frau) and 'Quote' (quota, a fixed share). So it literally means a 'share for women'.
Die Partei diskutiert intern über eine verbindliche Frauenquote.
The party is internally discussing a binding women's quota.
Certain verbs are often used in connection with 'Frauenquote' (women's quota): you can 'einführen' (introduce), 'fordern' (demand), 'erfüllen' (meet), or 'ablehnen' (reject) a quota.
Viele Unternehmen müssen die gesetzliche Frauenquote erfüllen.
Many companies have to meet the legally required women's quota.
This word is typical in discussions in the areas of politics, business, and society. It is almost always about equal rights and career opportunities.
In der Zeitung war ein langer Artikel über die Wirkung der Frauenquote.
There was a long article in the newspaper about the effect of the women's quota.
equality / equivalence
'die Gleichstellung' and 'die Frauenquote' are easily confused because both often appear in discussions about women in work, politics, or leadership. 'Gleichstellung' is the general goal: women and men should receive equal rights, opportunities, and treatment. 'Frauenquote' is a specific rule that requires a certain share of jobs or positions to be filled by women. A women's quota can therefore be a means toward more equality, but it is not the same as equality. In practical terms: 'Gleichstellung' describes the goal, while 'Frauenquote' describes one possible measure.
Im neuen Vorstand gilt eine Frauenquote von vierzig Prozent.
The new executive board has a women's quota of forty percent.
Für echte Gleichstellung müssen auch Gehälter und Aufstiegschancen fair sein.
For real equality, salaries and promotion opportunities must also be fair.