1. to encourage, advance, or actively support the development or growth of unequal conditions, treatment, or opportunities between individuals or groups
The new tax policy may promote inequality between wealthy and poor citizens.
A nova política fiscal pode promover desigualdade entre cidadãos ricos e pobres.
2. to take actions that result in or strengthen disparities in wealth, rights, status, or access
Critics argue that the education system promotes inequality through underfunded schools in poor neighborhoods.
Críticos argumentam que o sistema educacional promove desigualdade através de escolas subfinanciadas em bairros pobres.