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equal rights
The principle that all people should have the same rights and opportunities, regardless of gender, origin, religion, or other characteristics.
Die Gleichberechtigung von Frauen und Männern ist ein wichtiges Ziel moderner Gesellschaften.
Equal rights for women and men are an important goal of modern societies.
The word is clearly composed of 'gleich' (equal) and 'die Berechtigung' (authorization/right). A 'Berechtigung' is the right to do or have something. So 'Gleichberechtigung' literally means 'the same right for everyone.'
Ohne gültiges Ticket haben Sie keine Berechtigung, den Zug zu benutzen.
Without a valid ticket, you do not have authorization to use the train.
Common verbs used with 'Gleichberechtigung' (equal rights) are 'fordern' (to demand), 'erreichen' (to achieve), 'umsetzen' (to implement), or 'für die Gleichberechtigung kämpfen' (to fight for equal rights).
Viele Organisationen kämpfen weltweit für die Gleichberechtigung.
Many organizations around the world fight for equal rights.
To specify who should have equal rights, you usually use the preposition 'von' with the dative or the genitive. Both are correct.
Die Gleichberechtigung von allen Menschen ist im Grundgesetz verankert.
Equal rights for all people are enshrined in the Basic Law.
discrimination
'Diskriminierung' and 'Gleichberechtigung' are clear opposites. 'Diskriminierung' means that people are unfairly disadvantaged because of certain characteristics. 'Gleichberechtigung' means that all people should have the same rights and opportunities. The words can be confused because both often appear in conversations about society, work, or school. Pay attention to the direction: 'Diskriminierung' describes a problem; 'Gleichberechtigung' describes the goal or principle that opposes it.
Für Gleichberechtigung müssen Frauen und Männer die gleichen Chancen im Beruf haben.
For equal rights, women and men must have the same opportunities at work.
In der Schule spricht die Klasse über Diskriminierung und ihre Folgen.
At school, the class talks about discrimination and its consequences.