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equality
The state in which all people have the same rights, opportunities, and status. A central legal and ethical principle.
Das Grundgesetz garantiert die Gleichheit aller Menschen vor dem Gesetz.
The Basic Law guarantees the equality of all people before the law.
equality
The state in which two or more things are identical or correspond in their quantity, size, value, or nature.
Die mathematische Gleichung drückt die Gleichheit zweier Terme aus.
The mathematical equation expresses the equality of two terms.
'Gleichheit' (equality) is an abstract noun derived from the adjective 'gleich' (same/equal). The ending '-heit' is often used to turn a quality (being equal) into a state or concept ('die Gleichheit' — equality).
Alle Teammitglieder haben die gleichen Aufgaben.
All team members have the same tasks.
A very important fixed expression is 'die Gleichheit vor dem Gesetz' (equality before the law). It is a basic principle in many legal systems and means that the law applies to all people in the same way.
Die Verfassung fordert die Gleichheit aller Bürger vor dem Gesetz.
The constitution demands the equality of all citizens before the law.
In social and political contexts, 'Gleichheit' is often used with the preposition 'zwischen' (between) or with a genitive. Typical examples are 'die Gleichheit zwischen Mann und Frau' (equality between men and women) or 'die Gleichheit der Chancen' (equality of opportunity).
Sie kämpft für die Gleichheit der Geschlechter am Arbeitsplatz.
She fights for gender equality in the workplace.
When 'Gleichheit' is used in a mathematical, logical, or scientific context, it refers to the exact correspondence of values, quantities, or properties.
Der Lehrer erklärte die Gleichheit der beiden Dreiecke.
The teacher explained the equality of the two triangles.
equal rights
Gleichberechtigung specifically refers to the principle of equal rights and opportunities. Gleichheit is broader and can also mean equal social status or, more generally, a state of being equal. When demanding equal rights, Gleichberechtigung is therefore more precise.
Die Gesellschaft strebt Gleichheit bei Rechten, Chancen und sozialem Status an.
Society strives for equality in rights, opportunities, and social status.
Die Verfassung fordert die Gleichberechtigung aller Menschen bei Rechten und Chancen.
The constitution calls for equal rights for all people in terms of rights and opportunities.
