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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.
justice
'Gerechtigkeit' and 'Gleichbehandlung' can both have to do with fair decisions. 'Gleichbehandlung' means that people or groups in a comparable situation are treated equally and that no one is favored or disadvantaged. 'Gerechtigkeit' is broader: it is generally about whether something is fair and morally right. That can include equal treatment, but sometimes justice also requires special help for someone who needs it. There is a risk of confusion because both words often appear in contexts involving rights, work, or school. 'Gleichbehandlung' is more precise when it is really about the same treatment for comparable people.
Nico fordert Gleichbehandlung, weil alle Bewerber die gleichen Chancen haben sollen.
Nico demands equal treatment because all applicants should have the same chances.
In der Pause fragst du dich, ob die Entscheidung wirklich Gerechtigkeit bringt.
During the break, you wonder whether the decision really brings justice.