challenge discrimination

[ˈtʃæl.ɪndʒ dɪˈskrɪm.ɪ.neɪ.ʃən]

verb/noun phrase

contestar a discriminação / desafiar a discriminação

1. To take action against or openly oppose discriminatory practices, policies, or behaviors

The organization decided to challenge discrimination in hiring practices.

A organização decidiu contestar a discriminação nas práticas de contratação.

2. To question the validity or legality of discriminatory actions in court or through legal means

They filed a lawsuit to challenge discrimination based on race.

Eles entraram com uma ação judicial para desafiar a discriminação baseada em raça.

3. To actively resist and combat prejudicial treatment or unfair practices

Civil rights activists continue to challenge discrimination in education.

Os ativistas de direitos civis continuam a combater a discriminação na educação.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

contestar a discriminação / desafiar a discriminação

Common in legal and social justice contexts

Rio de Janeiro

contestar a discriminação

Frequently used in local activism and civil rights discourse

São Paulo

desafiar a discriminação

Preferred in corporate and institutional settings

Portugal

contestar a discriminação / desafiar a discriminação

Used in legal contexts; 'combater a discriminação' is also common

take a stand against discrimination

stand up to discrimination

fight discrimination tooth and nail

call out discrimination

level the playing field

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