color discrimination
[/ˈkʌlər dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: color discriminations
discriminação por cor
1. Unfair treatment or prejudice based on skin color or race
Color discrimination in the workplace remains a serious issue despite legal protections.
A discriminação por cor no local de trabalho continua sendo uma questão séria apesar das proteções legais.
2. The ability to distinguish between different colors or hues
The artist's color discrimination allows her to perceive subtle variations in tone.
A discriminação de cores do artista permite que ele perceba variações sutis de tom.
3. In law, bias or differential treatment based on a person's skin color
Laws have been enacted to combat color discrimination in hiring practices.
Leis foram sancionadas para combater a discriminação por cor nas práticas de contratação.
This term is particularly significant in both Brazilian and American contexts due to historical legacies of slavery and systemic racism. In Brazil, color discrimination is distinct from and often more nuanced than racial categories, as the country uses a spectrum of color classifications (branco, pardo, preto, etc.). In the USA, the term reflects ongoing civil rights discussions and legal frameworks protecting against discrimination based on race and color.
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