exacerbating inequality
[ɪɡˈzæs.ə.beɪ.tɪŋ ɪnˈɛkwəl.ɪ.ti]
verb phrase (present participle) / noun phrase
agravando a desigualdade
1. making inequality worse or more severe; intensifying the disparity between groups in terms of wealth, opportunity, or social status
The new tax policy is exacerbating inequality by favoring wealthy corporations.
A nova política fiscal está agravando a desigualdade ao favorecer corporações ricas.
2. the act of increasing or worsening existing disparities in a society or system
Poor access to education is exacerbating inequality in developing nations.
O acesso inadequado à educação está agravando a desigualdade em países em desenvolvimento.
This phrase is commonly used in contemporary political, academic, and social discourse in both Brazil and the USA to critique policies or systemic issues that increase socioeconomic disparities. In Brazil, discussions of inequality often reference historical and structural issues including racial inequality and rural-urban divides. In the USA, the phrase frequently appears in debates about healthcare, education funding, and tax policy.
Related Idioms & Phrases
widening the gap
pulling apart at the seams
rich getting richer, poor getting poorer
adding fuel to the fire
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