disadvantaged communities
[/ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒd kəˈmjuːnɪtiz/]
noun phrasepl: N/A (plural form)
comunidades desfavorecidas
1. Groups of people living in areas or conditions marked by poverty, limited access to education, healthcare, employment opportunities, and social services; communities facing systemic inequality and socioeconomic barriers
The government launched a program to provide better education resources to disadvantaged communities.
O governo lançou um programa para fornecer melhores recursos educacionais às comunidades desfavorecidas.
2. Populations that experience discrimination based on race, ethnicity, disability status, or other social factors, resulting in unequal access to opportunities
Disadvantaged communities often lack access to quality healthcare facilities.
As comunidades desfavorecidas frequentemente carecem de acesso a instalações de saúde de qualidade.
In Brazil, this term is frequently used in policy discussions regarding urban development, social programs, and affirmative action initiatives. The concept is central to discussions about racial inequality, as these communities disproportionately include Afro-Brazilian and indigenous populations. In the USA, the term is widely used in political discourse, social justice movements, and nonprofit sector work focusing on racial equity and economic opportunity.
NYC Slang
underserved neighborhoods, hood, inner-city communities
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