continuous discrimination

[kən-ˈtin-yə-wəs dis-ˈkri-mə-ˌnā-shən]
nounpl: continuous discriminations
discriminação contínua
1. the persistent and ongoing practice of treating a person or group unfairly or unequally based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, religion, or national origin
The employee filed a lawsuit alleging continuous discrimination in hiring and promotion decisions.
A funcionária entrou com uma ação judicial alegando discriminação contínua nas decisões de contratação e promoção.
2. systemic or habitual unfair treatment that occurs repeatedly over an extended period of time
The report documented continuous discrimination against marginalized communities in access to housing.
O relatório documentou discriminação contínua contra comunidades marginalizadas no acesso à moradia.
3. in legal contexts, discriminatory acts or patterns that persist without interruption, establishing a pattern of illegal behavior
The civil rights organization proved continuous discrimination through statistical analysis spanning five years.
A organização de direitos civis provou discriminação contínua através de análise estatística abrangendo cinco anos.
This term is frequently used in both American and Brazilian legal systems when addressing civil rights violations, employment law, and social justice issues. In Brazil, discussions of continuous discrimination often focus on racial inequality (related to the legacy of slavery) and gender-based discrimination in the workplace. In the USA, the term is especially prevalent in civil rights litigation and policy discussions. Both countries have legal frameworks addressing continuous discrimination through federal anti-discrimination laws and constitutional protections.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ongoing discriminationsystemic discriminationpersistent discriminationhabitual discriminationrepeated discrimination
Antonyms / Antônimos
equal treatmentnon-discriminationfairnessimpartialityequality

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
discriminação contínua
standard legal and social term used across Brazil
São Paulo
discriminação contínua / discriminação sistemática
corporate and legal sectors often use 'sistemática' as well
Rio de Janeiro
discriminação contínua
common in social justice and human rights contexts
Portugal
discriminação contínua / discriminação persistente
both terms used; legal frameworks reference EU anti-discrimination directives

Related Words

discriminatory practicesprejudicebiasharassmentdisparate treatmentcivil rights violationworkplace discriminationprotected class

Related Idioms & Phrases

pattern and practice of discrimination
systematic discrimination
color of law discrimination
disparate impact
hostile work environment
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