decrease the inequality
[/dɪˈkris ðə ɪnˈɪkwɑləti/]
verb phrase
diminuir a desigualdade
1. to reduce the gap or disparity between groups, particularly regarding wealth, income, opportunity, or social status
The government implemented new policies to decrease the inequality between rich and poor citizens.
O governo implementou novas políticas para diminuir a desigualdade entre cidadãos ricos e pobres.
2. to make conditions more equal or equitable for different segments of society
Education reform can help decrease the inequality in access to quality schooling.
A reforma educacional pode ajudar a diminuir a desigualdade no acesso ao ensino de qualidade.
This phrase is frequently used in political discourse, social policy discussions, and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, discussions about decreasing inequality are particularly prominent given the country's significant income disparities. In the USA, the concept is central to progressive political agendas and social justice movements.
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