amplify inequality
[/ˈæmplɪfaɪ ɪnˈɛkwələti/]
verb phrase
ampliar a desigualdade
1. to make inequality worse, larger, or more pronounced; to increase the gap between groups in terms of wealth, opportunity, or status
The new tax policy will amplify inequality between rich and poor citizens.
A nova política fiscal vai ampliar a desigualdade entre os cidadãos ricos e pobres.
2. to enhance or strengthen the effects or visibility of unequal conditions
Social media can amplify inequality by creating echo chambers.
As redes sociais podem ampliar a desigualdade ao criar câmaras de eco.
This phrase is frequently used in discussions of social policy, economics, and justice in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it's particularly relevant in debates about land reform, education access, and urban development. In the United States, it appears prominently in discussions of racial inequality and economic policy.
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