ongoing discrimination
[ɒnˈɡoʊɪŋ dɪˈskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən]
noun phrasefemininepl: ongoing discriminations / discriminações contínuas
discriminação contínua
1. persistent and continuous unfair treatment or prejudice against a person or group based on protected characteristics such as race, gender, religion, ethnicity, age, disability, or sexual orientation that occurs over an extended period
The company faced lawsuits for ongoing discrimination against female employees in promotions and salary.
A empresa enfrentou processos judiciais por discriminação contínua contra funcionárias em promoções e salários.
2. systematic mistreatment that has not ceased and continues to affect individuals or communities in institutional or social contexts
Ongoing discrimination in the housing market limits access for minority families.
A discriminação contínua no mercado imobiliário limita o acesso para famílias minoritárias.
This term is frequently used in legal proceedings, human rights discussions, and social activism in both Brazilian and American contexts. In Brazil, discussions of ongoing discrimination often reference structural racism (racismo estrutural) and historical inequalities stemming from slavery. In the USA, the term is commonly used in civil rights litigation, employment law, and discussions of systemic racism. Portuguese legal terminology distinguishes 'discriminação continuada' as a specific legal concept in employment and civil rights law.
Related Idioms & Phrases
face ongoing discrimination
subject to ongoing discrimination
combat ongoing discrimination
suffer ongoing discrimination
pattern of ongoing discrimination
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