discriminatory selection
[/dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪtəri sɪˈlɛkʃən/]
nounpl: discriminatory selections
seleção discriminatória
1. The process of choosing or rejecting individuals or groups based on prejudice, bias, or unlawful criteria such as race, gender, religion, age, or disability, rather than merit or qualifications
The hiring manager faced legal consequences for discriminatory selection practices that excluded qualified female candidates.
O gerente de contratação enfrentou consequências legais por práticas de seleção discriminatória que excluíam candidatas qualificadas.
2. An unfair or illegal method of recruitment, admission, or appointment that violates equal opportunity principles
The university was investigated for discriminatory selection in its admissions process.
A universidade foi investigada por seleção discriminatória em seu processo de admissão.
This term is highly relevant in both Brazilian and American legal and workplace contexts. In Brazil, discussions of discriminatory selection relate to ongoing social issues regarding racial, gender, and class-based inequality in hiring practices. In the USA, it is a central concept in employment law and civil rights litigation. Both countries have anti-discrimination laws, though enforcement and awareness vary. The term is frequently used in legal proceedings, HR policies, and social justice discussions.
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