practical equality
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nounpl: practical equalities
igualdade prática
1. Equality in actual practice or real-world application, as opposed to theoretical or legal equality; the state where individuals have genuine equal opportunities and outcomes despite formal rights
While the law grants all citizens equal rights, practical equality remains elusive for marginalized communities.
Embora a lei conceda direitos iguais a todos os cidadãos, a igualdade prática permanece inacessível para comunidades marginalizadas.
2. In legal and social contexts, the degree to which formal equality translates into substantive equality in everyday life
Achieving practical equality in education requires more than just open enrollment policies.
Alcançar igualdade prática na educação requer mais do que apenas políticas de matrícula aberta.
This term is prominent in discussions of social inequality in both Brazilian and American contexts, particularly regarding race, gender, and socioeconomic disparities. In Brazil, it's often used in debates about affirmative action policies and structural racism. In the USA, it's central to civil rights law and discussions of systemic inequality. The concept acknowledges that legal rights alone do not guarantee actual equal treatment or outcomes.
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