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.
share of women
Frauenquote and Frauenanteil both refer to the percentage of women in a group. Frauenquote, however, is a defined or targeted rule, while Frauenanteil describes the actual number or proportion present. Use Quote for requirements and Anteil for a description.
Das Unternehmen führte eine Frauenquote von vierzig Prozent für die Leitung ein.
The company introduced a 40 percent women's quota for management.
Der Frauenanteil in der Leitung liegt derzeit bei dreißig Prozent.
The current share of women in management is 30 percent.
