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Prepositions with nouns

Equality with of and for

For equality is common when supporting equal rights. Of equality appears mainly after nouns such as principle or idea.

Quick answer

Which preposition fits with equality?

Use for equality when talking about support, campaigns, or demands. Use of equality after another noun, such as the principle of equality. The phrase of equality alone is not usually complete.

They marched for equality.
The principle of equality is important in law.
The movement for equality gained support.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
for equality

Supporting equal rights

Use for equality with campaigns, protests, and support.

Students organised a rally for equality.
2
principle of equality

Using equality after another noun

Of equality often follows abstract nouns.

The constitution recognises the concept of equality.
3
equality in + area

Talking about equality within a field

Use in to specify an area such as education or pay.

The company promotes equality in the workplace.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
for equality
The group campaigns for equality.
supporting equal treatment
of equality
The principle of equality is widely accepted.
linked to another noun
of equality alone
The phrase of equality by itself sounds incomplete.
usually needs a preceding noun
equality in
They are studying equality in education.
equality within a specific area

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using of equality without a main noun

This structure usually needs a noun before it.

✕ People discussed of equality ✓ People discussed equality

Confusing for and of

For shows support. Of connects equality to another noun.

✕ a campaign of equality ✓ a campaign for equality

Missing a specific area after in

In usually introduces a field or context.

✕ They support equality in ✓ They support equality in hiring

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The organisation fights ___ equality.
2. The idea ___ equality appears in the report.
3. The company encourages equality ___ pay.

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Frequently asked questions

Is for equality common?

Yes. It is the usual choice for activism, support, and campaigns.

Can I use of equality alone?

Usually no. English normally uses a noun before it, such as principle of equality.

What does equality in mean?

It refers to equal treatment within a specific area, such as equality in education or pay.

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