Gender Equity
/ˈdʒɛn.dɚ ˈɛ.kwɪ.ti/
Definitions
- (n.) The principle and practice of ensuring fair treatment, opportunities, and advancement for all genders within legal frameworks and policies.
Gender equity in the workplace is mandated by law to prevent discrimination.
Forms
- gender equity
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Commentary
Gender equity focuses on fairness and justice in treatment and opportunity, often requiring measures to address imbalances, whereas gender equality emphasizes sameness of treatment.
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