die Ungleichbehandlung
Translation
unequal treatment, discrimination, inequality
Examples
Ungleichbehandlung am Arbeitsplatz ist verboten.
Unequal treatment at the workplace is forbidden.
Sie klagte wegen Ungleichbehandlung.
She sued because of unequal treatment.
Grammar Patterns
Ungleichbehandlung von+3 unequal treatment of sb./sth. The unequal treatment of women is a problem.
Similar Words
Synonyms: discrimination, disadvantage; Antonym: Gleichbehandlung (equal treatment)
Etymology
A compound noun made of 'un-' (not), 'gleich' (equal), and 'Behandlung' (treatment). It literally means 'unequal treatment'.
Memory Tips
Visualize the components: Un- (a negation symbol), gleich (an equals sign =), Behandlung (a doctor treating a patient). The negation cancels the equality.