biased positions
[/ˈbaɪəst pəˈzɪʃənz/]
noun
posições tendenciosas
1. Standpoints, viewpoints, or stances that favor one side over another without fair consideration of all perspectives; attitudes or opinions that are influenced by personal prejudice rather than objective judgment
The committee was criticized for taking biased positions on the controversial issue without hearing both sides.
O comitê foi criticado por adotar posições tendenciosas sobre a questão controversa sem ouvir os dois lados.
2. In negotiation or debate, fixed attitudes that prevent impartial evaluation of facts or arguments
The mediator warned against biased positions that would derail productive dialogue.
O mediador alertou contra posições tendenciosas que prejudicariam o diálogo produtivo.
3. In academic or professional contexts, research findings or conclusions that reflect the researcher's preexisting beliefs rather than objective data
The study was dismissed due to the researcher's obvious biased positions affecting the results.
O estudo foi rejeitado devido às posições tendenciosas óbvias do pesquisador afetando os resultados.
In Brazilian professional and academic contexts, recognizing and avoiding biased positions is emphasized as a sign of credibility and integrity. The term is frequently used in legal, journalistic, and political discourse. In the United States, particularly in corporate and academic settings, discussing potential biases and striving for objectivity is considered essential to professional ethics and good governance.
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