discriminatory proposal
[dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪtəri prəˈpoʊzəl]
noun phrasepl: discriminatory proposals
proposta discriminatória
1. A suggested plan, policy, or course of action that unfairly treats or disadvantages individuals or groups based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or age
The company's hiring policy was criticized as a discriminatory proposal that favored certain demographics over others.
A política de contratação da empresa foi criticada como uma proposta discriminatória que favorecia certos grupos demográficos em detrimento de outros.
2. A legislative or administrative suggestion that would create unequal treatment under law or policy
Civil rights organizations opposed the discriminatory proposal to restrict voting access in certain neighborhoods.
Organizações de direitos civis se opuseram à proposta discriminatória de restringir o acesso ao voto em certos bairros.
The term is heavily used in Brazilian legal and human rights discourse, particularly in discussions of labor law, education access, and voting rights. In the USA, 'discriminatory proposal' is standard in civil rights debates and legal proceedings. Both cultures have constitutional protections against discrimination, making this phrase prominent in policy discussions and social justice contexts.
NYC Slang
sketchy/shady proposal (informal); unfair proposal (standard)
Related Idioms & Phrases
level playing field (opposite concept)
playing favorites (related behavior)
glass ceiling (related systemic discrimination)
separate but equal (historical precedent)
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