colorblind
[/ˈkʌlərˌblaɪnd/]
adjective
daltônico
1. unable to perceive differences between certain colors, typically red and green
He is colorblind and cannot distinguish between red and green traffic lights.
Ele é daltônico e não consegue distinguir entre as luzes vermelha e verde do semáforo.
2. unaware of or indifferent to racial or ethnic differences; treating all races equally without acknowledging systemic inequalities
The company claims to be colorblind in hiring, but their workforce lacks diversity.
A empresa afirma ser daltônica na contratação, mas sua força de trabalho carece de diversidade.
3. not influenced by color or racial considerations
A colorblind approach to justice aims to apply laws equally to everyone.
Uma abordagem daltônica da justiça visa aplicar leis igualmente a todos.
In Brazilian and American English, 'colorblind' has two distinct meanings: the medical condition (daltonismo) and the social/political concept. The social meaning has become controversial in contemporary discourse, as critics argue that 'colorblindness' ignores historical and systemic racial inequalities. In Brazil, discussions about colorblindness relate to debates about racial democracy and affirmative action policies.
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