1. to actively encourage or advance the systematic isolation, marginalization, or discrimination of individuals or groups from society
The discriminatory policies promote social exclusion of minority communities.
As políticas discriminatórias promovem a exclusão social de comunidades minoritárias.
2. to create or strengthen barriers that prevent certain populations from accessing resources, opportunities, or participation in social institutions
Economic inequality can promote social exclusion among low-income families.
A desigualdade económica pode promover a exclusão social entre famílias de baixa renda.