maintain inequality
[meɪnˈteɪn ɪnˈɪkwɑləti]
verb phrase
manter a desigualdade
1. to keep or preserve a state of disparity, imbalance, or unequal treatment between individuals or groups
The government's policies maintain inequality by favoring wealthy corporations over small businesses.
As políticas do governo mantêm a desigualdade ao favorecer grandes corporações em detrimento de pequenas empresas.
2. to continue sustaining systems or practices that perpetuate social, economic, or political disparity
Educational discrimination continues to maintain inequality in opportunities for minority students.
A discriminação educacional continua a manter a desigualdade de oportunidades para estudantes das minorias.
This phrase is frequently used in Brazilian and American political, social, and academic discourse when discussing systemic racism, economic disparity, and social justice. In Brazil, discussions of maintaining inequality often reference historical racial discrimination and class systems, while in the USA, the phrase is commonly employed in debates about wealth distribution, access to education, and criminal justice reform.
NYC Slang
keep the game rigged; keep the playing field uneven
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