exclusionary practices
[/ɪkˈskluːʒəneri ˈpræktɪsɪz/]
nounpl: exclusionary practices
práticas excludentes
1. Business or institutional policies and behaviors designed to prevent certain individuals or groups from accessing services, opportunities, or participation based on characteristics such as race, gender, disability, or socioeconomic status
The company was sued for exclusionary practices that prevented women from advancing to management positions.
A empresa foi processada por práticas excludentes que impediam mulheres de avançarem para posições gerenciais.
2. Legal tactics or regulations that restrict market entry or competition for particular businesses or individuals
The monopoly's exclusionary practices included predatory pricing to eliminate competitors.
As práticas excludentes do monopólio incluíam preços predatórios para eliminar concorrentes.
3. Actions by dominant groups or institutions that systematically marginalize or discriminate against minority or vulnerable populations
Exclusionary practices in housing have historically limited where Black families could purchase property.
Práticas excludentes na habitação limitaram historicamente onde famílias negras poderiam comprar propriedades.
This term is widely used in American legal, business, and social justice contexts, particularly in discussions of civil rights, employment law, and antitrust regulation. In Brazil, the term gained prominence in discussions of affirmative action, racial equity, and accessibility for people with disabilities. The concept reflects ongoing debates about equity, inclusion, and social mobility in both countries.
NYC Slang
keep-out tactics, gatekeeping, blackballing (depending on context)
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