abolish discrimination
[ə-ˈbä-lish dis-ˈkri-mə-ˌnā-shən]
verb phrase
abolir a discriminação
1. to formally put an end to or eliminate discrimination in laws, policies, or practices
The government passed a law to abolish discrimination in the workplace.
O governo aprovou uma lei para abolir a discriminação no local de trabalho.
2. to take action to remove systematic unfair treatment based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation
Civil rights activists worked tirelessly to abolish discrimination against minorities.
Ativistas dos direitos civis trabalharam incansavelmente para abolir a discriminação contra minorias.
This phrase is widely used in both American and Brazilian contexts in discussions of civil rights, social justice, and legal reform. In Brazil, it became especially prevalent during discussions of affirmative action policies and racial equality measures. In the USA, it is deeply rooted in the civil rights movement and ongoing conversations about systemic racism and social equity.
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