prevent equality
[prɪˈvent ɪˈkwɑːləti]
verb phrase
impedir igualdade
1. to stop or hinder the achievement or establishment of equal rights, opportunities, or treatment among people or groups
Discriminatory laws prevent equality in the workplace.
Leis discriminatórias impedem a igualdade no local de trabalho.
2. to obstruct or block efforts toward creating equal conditions or eliminating disparities
Systemic barriers prevent equality of access to education.
Barreiras sistêmicas impedem a igualdade de acesso à educação.
This phrase is commonly used in discussions of social justice, human rights, and civil rights movements in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian Portuguese, it is frequently employed in educational, legal, and political contexts when addressing systemic discrimination and inequality.
Related Idioms & Phrases
break down barriers to equality
level the playing field
create equal opportunities
stand in the way of equality
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