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equal treatment
The principle or practice of treating all people or groups in a comparable situation in the same way, without disadvantaging or favoring anyone because of characteristics such as gender, origin, or religion.
Das Gesetz zur Gleichbehandlung soll Diskriminierung am Arbeitsplatz verhindern.
The equal treatment law is intended to prevent discrimination in the workplace.
The noun is clearly formed from 'gleich' (equal/same) and 'die Behandlung' (treatment). So it literally describes the act of treating someone or something equally.
Gleichbehandlung ist ein wichtiges Prinzip in einer fairen Gesellschaft.
Equal treatment is an important principle in a fair society.
To say who or what should be treated equally, you usually use the genitive or the preposition 'von' (of/by). For example: 'die Gleichbehandlung der Mitarbeiter' (the equal treatment of employees) or 'die Gleichbehandlung von allen Bewerbern' (the equal treatment of all applicants).
Das Gesetz sichert die Gleichbehandlung von Männern und Frauen im Berufsleben.
The law ensures the equal treatment of men and women in professional life.
This word is often used in formal or legal contexts. Typical verbs are 'fordern' (to demand), 'garantieren' (to guarantee), or 'sicherstellen' (to ensure). Common phrases are 'das Recht auf Gleichbehandlung' (the right to equal treatment) or 'das Prinzip der Gleichbehandlung' (the principle of equal treatment).
Die Mitarbeiter fordern die Gleichbehandlung bei der Vergabe von Boni.
The employees are demanding equal treatment in the allocation of bonuses.
equal rights
Gleichberechtigung refers to the general principle of equal rights and opportunities. Gleichbehandlung concerns the concrete treatment of people in a comparable situation. Gleichberechtigung is appropriate for a legal or social claim, while Gleichbehandlung is used for equal rules and decisions in a particular procedure.
Die Firma verwendet bei Beförderungen einheitliche Kriterien zur Gleichbehandlung aller Beschäftigten.
The company uses uniform criteria for the equal treatment of all employees in promotions.
Die Firma verpflichtet sich zur Gleichberechtigung aller Beschäftigten.
The company is committed to equal rights for all employees.
