increase disparities
[ɪnˈkris dɪˈspærɪtiz]
verb phrase
aumentar as disparidades
1. to make differences or inequalities larger or more pronounced between groups, regions, or populations
The new tax policy could increase disparities between wealthy and poor neighborhoods.
A nova política tributária pode aumentar as disparidades entre bairros ricos e pobres.
2. to widen the gap in inequality regarding access to resources, opportunities, or services
Remote learning during the pandemic threatened to increase disparities in educational outcomes.
O ensino remoto durante a pandemia ameaçou aumentar as disparidades nos resultados educacionais.
3. to exacerbate existing inequalities or create wider divisions
Climate change may increase disparities in food security across developing nations.
As mudanças climáticas podem aumentar as disparidades na segurança alimentar entre nações em desenvolvimento.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian and American academic, policy, and social justice contexts when discussing economic inequality, educational access, healthcare disparities, and social mobility. In Brazil, it's particularly relevant in discussions about regional development and socioeconomic inequality between favelas and wealthy neighborhoods. In the USA, it's frequently used in discussions about racial equity and institutional racism.
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