be treated as equal
[/bi ˈtriːtɪd əz ˈiːkwəl/]
verb phrase
ser tratado como igual
1. to receive the same respect, rights, and consideration as others; to be given equal standing or status
She wants to be treated as equal in the workplace, receiving the same salary and opportunities as her male colleagues.
Ela quer ser tratada como igual no local de trabalho, recebendo o mesmo salário e oportunidades que seus colegas homens.
2. to be regarded without discrimination or prejudice based on characteristics such as gender, race, or background
All citizens should be treated as equal under the law.
Todos os cidadãos devem ser tratados como iguais perante a lei.
3. to be given equivalent value, importance, or consideration in a relationship or situation
In a healthy partnership, both partners need to be treated as equal.
Em um relacionamento saudável, ambos os parceiros precisam ser tratados como iguais.
This phrase is central to discussions of civil rights and social justice in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, discussions about racial and gender equality have become increasingly prominent in recent decades. In the USA, the concept is deeply rooted in constitutional and civil rights traditions. Both cultures emphasize the importance of equal treatment as a foundation for democratic societies.
NYC Slang
get treated the same way / get equal treatment
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