perverted equality
[/pərˈvɜːrtɪd ɪˈkwɒlɪti/]
noun phrasefemininepl: perverted equalities / igualdades pervertidas
igualdade pervertida
1. A distorted or corrupted form of equality that violates the principles of fairness and impartiality; equality applied in a way that produces unjust outcomes
The court ruled that the new policy represented a perverted equality that actually disadvantaged the most vulnerable members of society.
O tribunal decidiu que a nova política representava uma igualdade pervertida que na verdade prejudicava os membros mais vulneráveis da sociedade.
2. A philosophical or legal concept wherein equal treatment is applied mechanically without considering context, resulting in injustice
Critics argued that treating all cases identically was a perverted equality that ignored necessary distinctions.
Críticos argumentaram que tratar todos os casos de forma idêntica era uma igualdade pervertida que ignorava distinções necessárias.
This term is primarily used in academic, legal, and philosophical discourse in both Brazil and the USA, often appearing in discussions about civil rights, educational policy, and social justice. In Brazil, it gained prominence during debates about affirmative action and racial equity policies, with critics using the phrase to challenge certain equality-based arguments. It reflects tensions between formal/procedural equality and substantive/material equality.
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