Kandaduhan (en. Double standard)

/kan-da-du-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A concept where different standards are used for different people or groups.
The existence of a double standard in society leads to injustice.
Ang pagkakaroon ng kandaduhan sa lipunan ay nagiging sanhi ng kawalang-katarungan.
Judging a person based on different standards compared to others.
We must fight against the double standards in the laws that exist.
Dapat nating labanan ang kandaduhan sa mga batas na umiiral.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'kanda' and 'duha'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

double standards in society
The unequal treatment of people based on their status.
kandaduhan sa lipunan

Related Words

justice
The fight against double standards is part of seeking justice.
katarungan

Slang Meanings

It's an event that looks lively but lacks participants.
That party was like a kandaduhan, very spacious but only a few people attended.
Parang kandaduhan yung party na yan, ang luwang pero konti lang yung tao.
It's a song or album that's extremely impressive or beautiful.
Wow, their new album is so amazing; it's absolutely kandaduhan!
Grabe, ang ganda ng bagong album nila, sobrang kandaduhan!