equality

Everyday

1. Equality is being equal: when people have the same rights, chances and respect, whatever their sex, skin colour, religion, disability or background. tree →
2. (maths) Equality is when two amounts are the same; a statement with an equals sign, like 3 + 4 = 7, is an equality. tree →

In the lessons

In citizenship and history lessons, pupils learn about fights for equality: votes for women, civil rights, equal pay. In ethics, equality is a key part of fairness, though fairness sometimes means giving extra help to those who need it (equity). In maths, an equality must balance on both sides. Phrases: equality of opportunity, gender equality, racial equality, fight for equality.

Examples

• Martin Luther King Jr fought for equality for Black Americans. tree →
• Our school values equality and respect. tree →
• Equality means everyone gets a fair chance. tree →
• In maths, 5 + 5 = 10 is an equality. tree →
• The sign = shows equality between two sides. tree →
• Women marched for equality at work. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Adjective equal; verb equal / equalise. Maths: equality (=) vs inequality (<, >). Equality is not exactly equity: equality gives everyone the same; equity gives each what they need to have a fair chance.