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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Psychology, Social > Prejudice > Gender Equity
... > Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Psychology > Psychology, Social > Prejudice > Gender Equity
Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms > Behavior > Social Behavior > Prejudice > Gender Equity
Behavioral Disciplines and Activities > Behavioral Sciences > Social Sciences > Sociology > Gender Equity

Preferred term

Gender Equity  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Fairness of treatment for men and women according to their respective needs. This may include equal treatment or treatment that is different but which is considered equivalent in terms of rights, benefits, obligations, and opportunities. (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) All people, regardless of gender, have equal power and equal opportunities for financial independence, education, and personal development.

Broader concept

Allowable Qualifier(s)

In other languages

  • Équité de genre

    French

  • Équité des genres
  • Équité des sexes
  • Équité entre les genres
  • Équité entre les sexes

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KC2H6LLH-9

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