a standard or point of reference used to measure or compare something, often to assess quality or performance

基准, 标准
the act of looking after children, especially while their parents are working

儿童保育, 托儿服务
the difference between the needed amount that is higher than the available amount, especially money

赤字, 亏损
the act or process of putting an end to the separation of people based on religion, race or gender in a society or institution

取消隔离, 废除种族隔离
the act of giving a person or an organization the right, authority or power in order to do something

赋权, 授权
(of people) provided with the same opportunities, rights, or status, regardless of their characteristics or background

平等的, 同等的
a crime that is intentionally directed toward a person or thing to hurt, intimidate, or kill them

暴力, 暴行
the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

贫困, 贫穷
the act of giving a share of something to a group of people in an organized way

分配, 配送
a difference, particularly an unwanted one, causing separation between two people, situations, or opinions

差距, 鸿沟
an obstacle that separates people or hinders any progress or communication

障碍, 屏障
the opinions, activities, or methods that are considered normal because they are accepted by a majority of people

主流, 大众潮流
the practice of treating a person or different categories of people less fairly than others

歧视, 辨别
unwelcome and threatening sexual advances, requests or favors, of verbal or physical nature, usually directed toward a subordinate in a workplace

性骚扰, 性别骚扰
