ascriptions
[/əˈskrɪpʃənz/]
nounpl: ascriptions (already plural; singular: ascription)
atribuições
1. The action of attributing something to a person or source; the act of assigning or crediting something to someone
The ascriptions of blame were often unfair and based on incomplete information.
As atribuições de culpa eram frequentemente injustas e baseadas em informações incompletas.
2. In philosophy and sociology, the assignment of characteristics, roles, or status to individuals based on predetermined criteria rather than achievement
Ascriptions based on ethnicity or gender can perpetuate social inequality.
Atribuições baseadas em etnia ou gênero podem perpetuar desigualdade social.
3. A written inscription or attribution
The ascriptions on the ancient manuscripts help scholars understand their origins.
As inscrições nos manuscritos antigos ajudam os estudiosos a entender suas origens.
The term 'ascriptions' is particularly relevant in discussions of social stratification and meritocracy, especially in American and Brazilian academic contexts. In Brazil, the concept is important in discussions of racial and gender inequality, while in the USA it features prominently in debates about the American Dream and equal opportunity. The word contrasts with 'achievements' in the sociological distinction between inherited or assigned characteristics versus earned accomplishments.
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