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EQUALITY [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ethics and Morals
- Sociology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- equality
1, record 1, English, equality
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The principle of treating everyone in the same manner by ensuring they have access to the same resources and opportunities. 1, record 1, English, - equality
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Equality does not necessarily lead to fair outcomes since it does not consider people's unique experiences and differing situations. 1, record 1, English, - equality
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éthique et Morale
- Sociologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- égalité
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9galit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Principe qui consiste à traiter toutes les personnes de façon identique en assurant leur accès aux mêmes ressources et occasions. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9galit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'égalité ne mène pas nécessairement à des résultats justes puisqu'elle ne tient pas compte des expériences uniques et des différentes situations des personnes. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9galit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ética y Moral
- Sociología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- igualdad
1, record 1, Spanish, igualdad
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Principio que reconoce la equiparación de todos los ciudadanos en derechos y obligaciones. 1, record 1, Spanish, - igualdad
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-02-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- on an equal footing
1, record 2, English, on%20an%20equal%20footing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- with equality 2, record 2, English, with%20equality
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
treat with equality. 2, record 2, English, - on%20an%20equal%20footing
Record 2, Key term(s)
- on the same footing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sur un pied d'égalité
1, record 2, French, sur%20un%20pied%20d%27%C3%A9galit%C3%A9
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- sur un même pied 2, record 2, French, sur%20un%20m%C3%AAme%20pied
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
traiter sur un pied d'égalité. 3, record 2, French, - sur%20un%20pied%20d%27%C3%A9galit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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