양성평등
The state of equal ease of access to resources and opportunities regardless of gender, including economic participation and decision-making.
Examples
3 of 5학교에서 양성평등 교육을 실시하고 있다.
The school is conducting gender equality education.
채용 과정에서의 양성평등은 조직의 경쟁력을 높입니다.
Gender equality in the recruitment process increases an organization's competitiveness.
양성평등은 우리 사회가 꼭 풀어야 할 숙제야.
Gender equality is a task our society must solve.
Word Family
Memory Tip
양성 (Both genders) + 평등 (Equality). Equality for both.
Quick Quiz
현대 사회에서 ____은 민주주의의 핵심 가치 중 하나이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 양성평등
Examples
학교에서 양성평등 교육을 실시하고 있다.
everydayThe school is conducting gender equality education.
채용 과정에서의 양성평등은 조직의 경쟁력을 높입니다.
formalGender equality in the recruitment process increases an organization's competitiveness.
양성평등은 우리 사회가 꼭 풀어야 할 숙제야.
informalGender equality is a task our society must solve.
본 연구는 가사 분담이 양성평등 인식에 미치는 영향을 고찰한다.
academicThis study examines the effect of household division of labor on gender equality perception.
저희 기업은 양성평등 문화를 조성하기 위해 노력하고 있습니다.
businessOur company is striving to create a culture of gender equality.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
양성평등을 촉진하다
to promote gender equality
양성평등에 위배되다
to violate gender equality
양성평등 사회
gender-equal society
Often Confused With
They are largely used interchangeably, but '성평등' is becoming more common as it is more inclusive of diverse gender identities.
Usage Notes
A very common topic in IELTS Writing Task 2 regarding social progress and workplace diversity.
Common Mistakes
Ensure you don't use '남녀차별' (gender discrimination) when you mean '평등' (equality).
Memory Tip
양성 (Both genders) + 평등 (Equality). Equality for both.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 兩性平等 (양성평등).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The 'Gender Equality and Family Ministry' in Korea is often at the center of political debate regarding this topic.
Quick Quiz
현대 사회에서 ____은 민주주의의 핵심 가치 중 하나이다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 양성평등
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