likestilt

Likestilt is a Norwegian adjective meaning placed on equal terms or treated on an equal footing. It describes a state or process in which individuals or groups hold the same rights, status, and opportunities, free from discrimination. The related noun is likestilling; the verb is likestille (to equalize or to treat as equal). In everyday language the expression "å være likestilt" or "likestilt mellom kjønnene" is common, especially in discussions of gender equality, pay equity, education, and employment.

In policy and law, likestilt is a central concept. Norway's framework for equality rests on the principle that men and women should be able to participate and compete on equal terms; this is embodied in the likestillings- og diskrimineringsloven (Equality and Anti-Discrimination Act) and related public and private-sector initiatives aimed at preventing discrimination and promoting equal opportunities in work life and society at large.

Translations in English include "on equal terms" and "equalized" depending on context. The term is neutral and used across political, academic, and practical contexts to describe an objective standard of fair treatment. Related terms include likestilling (equality), likeverd (parity), and equity considerations in pay, representation, and access to resources.