community neglect
[/kəˈmjuːnɪti nɪˈɡlɛkt/]
nounpl: community neglects
negligência comunitária
1. The failure of a community or society to provide adequate care, support, resources, or attention to certain groups, areas, or issues within its jurisdiction
The aging infrastructure in the neighborhood is a clear case of community neglect.
A infraestrutura envelhecida no bairro é um claro caso de negligência comunitária.
2. Systematic lack of investment, maintenance, or services in public spaces or social programs affecting a particular community
Community neglect has left many public schools underfunded and understaffed.
A negligência comunitária deixou muitas escolas públicas subfinanciadas e com poucos funcionários.
3. A pattern of social indifference or apathy toward the welfare and well-being of members of a community
The homeless crisis reflects widespread community neglect and policy failures.
A crise dos sem-abrigo reflete negligência comunitária generalizada e falhas de políticas públicas.
This term is frequently used in discussions of urban inequality, social justice, and public policy in both the United States and Brazil. In Brazil, it often relates to discussions about favelas, peripheral neighborhoods, and disparities in public services. In the USA, it frequently appears in discourse about systemic racism, disinvestment in minority communities, and the decline of infrastructure in economically disadvantaged areas.
NYC Slang
leaving the hood hanging / neighborhood getting left behind
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