discrimination enabler
[/ˌdɪskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən ɪˈneɪblər/]
nounpl: discrimination enablers
facilitador de discriminação
1. A person, system, policy, or institution that facilitates, supports, or makes discrimination possible, either intentionally or unintentionally
The lack of oversight mechanisms became a discrimination enabler in the workplace.
A falta de mecanismos de fiscalização tornou-se um facilitador de discriminação no local de trabalho.
2. Someone who allows discriminatory practices to continue by failing to challenge or prevent them
By staying silent about unfair hiring practices, she became a discrimination enabler.
Ao permanecer silenciosa sobre práticas de contratação injustas, ela se tornou uma facilitadora de discriminação.
This term gained prominence in contemporary social discourse addressing systemic inequality. In Brazil and the USA, it reflects critical discussions about institutional racism, workplace discrimination, and unconscious bias. The concept emphasizes that discrimination is often maintained not just by active perpetrators but by systems and individuals who fail to oppose it. It's commonly used in academic, legal, and social justice contexts to identify structural problems rather than assign personal blame, though it can also be used critically to hold institutions accountable.
Related Idioms & Phrases
turn a blind eye to discrimination
enable discrimination through inaction
be complicit in discrimination
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