insensitive petition
[/ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv pəˈtɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: insensitive petitions
petição insensível / petição desatenciosa
1. A formal written request or appeal that lacks consideration for the feelings, circumstances, or concerns of those affected by it
The insensitive petition to cut funding for disabled services sparked outrage in the community.
A petição insensível para cortar financiamento dos serviços para deficientes provocou indignação na comunidade.
2. A petition that disregards cultural, social, or emotional sensitivities of a particular group
The insensitive petition failed to account for the trauma experienced by the affected population.
A petição desatenciosa não levou em conta o trauma vivido pela população afetada.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, insensitive petitions are often subject to public criticism on social media and can lead to organized counter-petitions. This phrase gained prominence in modern discourse with increased awareness of social justice issues and marginalized communities' rights. In Brazil, such petitions may face opposition from civil society organizations and human rights groups.
NYC Slang
tone-deaf request / heartless petition
Related Idioms & Phrases
to strike a nerve with a petition
a petition that rubs people the wrong way
to touch a raw nerve with an insensitive petition
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