equity assessment
[/ˈɛkwɪti əˈsɛsmənt/]
nounpl: equity assessments
avaliação de equidade
1. A systematic evaluation of fairness, justice, and equality in access to resources, opportunities, or treatment within an organization, institution, or system
The university conducted an equity assessment to evaluate whether all students had equal access to academic resources.
A universidade realizou uma avaliação de equidade para verificar se todos os alunos tinham acesso igualitário aos recursos acadêmicos.
2. A financial evaluation of the ownership stake or net worth in a property, business, or investment
The bank performed an equity assessment of the property before approving the mortgage.
O banco realizou uma avaliação de equidade da propriedade antes de aprovar a hipoteca.
3. An analysis of disparities and inequalities based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, or socioeconomic status
The equity assessment revealed significant disparities in healthcare outcomes among different demographic groups.
A avaliação de equidade revelou disparidades significativas nos resultados de saúde entre diferentes grupos demográficos.
In Brazilian institutions and organizations, equity assessment has become increasingly important in recent years due to growing awareness of social inequality and diversity initiatives. In the United States, equity assessments are widely used in educational institutions, corporations, and government agencies to address systemic disparities and promote inclusive practices. The term has gained prominence in both countries as part of broader social justice and corporate responsibility movements.
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