Is the sentence right in grammar?

[roseriver1012]

"Women are now on an equality with men. " I've never seen such an expression about "equality"---be on an equality with..." Furthermore I've always thought "equality" is an uncountable noun. Does this expression exist in English? Is the sentence right in grammar? I'll be greatly thankful for your answers!

[luschen]

I am not a teacher, but I will comment.

Yes, equality is an uncountable noun so you would not use an indefinite article.

A correct sentence would be:

Women now have equality with men.

[roseriver1012]

I am not a teacher, but I will comment.

Yes, equality is an uncountable noun so you would not use an indefinite article.

A correct sentence would be:

Women now have equality with men.

So does that mean there doesn't exist the phrase" be on an equality with" at all in English?

[luschen]

No, you can't have "an equality", although there is a common term "be on an equal footing with" which means to have the same position or rank.

In math, 2+3 is not equal to 6 is called "an inequality"

But 2+3 equals 5 is called "an equation" not "an equality"

So I can think of no situation where you would ever say "an equality"

[roseriver1012]

No, you can't have "an equality", although there is a common term "be on an equal footing with" which means to have the same position or rank.

In math, 2+3 is not equal to 6 is called "an inequality"

But 2+3 equals 5 is called "an equation" not "an equality"

So I can think of no situation where you would ever say "an equality"

Your answers are really helpful for me! Thanks again!