tasaarvoisen

Tasaarvoinen is an adjective in Finnish that describes something as being of equal value, status, or treatment. It is formed from the noun tasaarvo (equality of value or status) with the suffix -inen, and it is used to indicate that two or more parties or groups are treated or valued as equal.

In usage, tasaarvoinen typically modifies nouns related to rights, opportunities, or treatment. Common combinations include tasaarvoinen kohtelu (equal treatment), tasaarvoinen osallisuus or tasaarvoinen osallistuminen (equal participation), and tasaarvoinen palkka or tasaarvoista palkkaa (equal pay). The term often appears in policy discussions, debates on social justice, and workplace discourse when describing aims or outcomes that ensure parity between groups such as genders, ethnic groups, age groups, or other demographics.

Distinction from related terms is subtle but relevant. Tasaarvo (equality) is the more general noun for the concept of equality, while tasaarvoinen describes something that embodies or strives toward that equality. Related terms include tasa-arvo, which is a broader concept of equal rights and opportunities, and yhdenvertaisuus, another term used for equal treatment under the law.

Usage notes: tasaarvoinen is common in Finnish media, political discourse, and organizational policies. Its exact nuance can vary by context, but it generally signals an aim for fairness and parity rather than merely describing a present state.

See also: tasa-arvo, yhdenvertaisuus, sukupuolten välinen tasa-arvo, tasaarvoinen kohtelu.