exclusionary metrics
[/ɪkˈskluːʒəneri/ /ˈmɛtrɪks/]
nounpl: exclusionary metrics
métricas excludentes
1. Quantitative measurements or performance indicators that systematically exclude or disadvantage certain groups, individuals, or data points, often resulting in biased or discriminatory outcomes
The hiring process relied on exclusionary metrics that favored candidates from elite universities, overlooking talented applicants from diverse backgrounds.
O processo de contratação se baseava em métricas excludentes que favoreciam candidatos de universidades de elite, ignorando talentos de origens diversas.
2. Assessment tools or KPIs that contain built-in biases that systematically eliminate qualified candidates or misrepresent performance due to structural inequalities
Critics argued that the company's exclusionary metrics for promotion disproportionately affected women and minorities.
Críticos argumentaram que as métricas excludentes da empresa para promoção afetavam desproporcionalmente mulheres e minorias.
This term has gained prominence in discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in both Brazilian and American corporate environments. In the USA, it is frequently used in discussions about hiring bias, algorithmic fairness, and systemic discrimination. In Brazil, the term is increasingly used in conversations about affirmative action, diversity initiatives, and social inclusion in higher education and business sectors. The concept reflects growing awareness of how seemingly objective metrics can perpetuate social inequalities.
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