Tasaarvoisempi

Tasaarvoisempi is a Finnish adjective meaning "more egalitarian." It is formed from tasaarvoinen (egalitarian) with the comparative suffix -isempi. In social and political discourse, tasaarvoisempi describes policies, practices, or social arrangements that aim to reduce disparities in power, status, or opportunity between groups, such as between genders, income groups, or educational backgrounds. The term is frequently used when comparing reform proposals or evaluating reforms, indicating that a proposal would promote greater equality than the status quo.

Usage includes debates on gender equality measures (parental leave, childcare, pay transparency), as well as broader reforms intended to improve access to education, healthcare, and employment. The expression appears in party platforms, policy analyses, and public debate, signaling normative goals rather than a fixed metric of equality.

Limitations and interpretation: what counts as tasaarvoisempi depends on values, data, and perspectives, and may involve trade-offs or contested outcomes. Critics may challenge the feasibility, fairness, or efficiency of policies described as more egalitarian.

See also: tasaarvoisuus, tasa-arvo.