race-blind
[/reɪs blɑɪnd/]
adjective
cego à raça
1. Describing a person, policy, or approach that ignores or refuses to acknowledge racial differences, identity, or systemic racial inequalities
The company adopted a race-blind hiring policy that failed to address systemic discrimination.
A empresa adotou uma política de contratação cega à raça que não conseguiu abordar a discriminação sistêmica.
2. Pretending that race does not exist or is not a relevant factor in social, legal, or institutional contexts
Critics argue that race-blind approaches to education ignore the real disparities faced by minority students.
Críticos argumentam que abordagens cegas à raça na educação ignoram as disparidades reais enfrentadas por alunos minoritários.
The term 'race-blind' is prevalent in American legal and policy debates, particularly regarding affirmative action and civil rights. In Brazil, similar concepts exist but the terminology is less standardized. The term is often used critically by racial justice advocates who argue that ignoring race perpetuates existing inequalities rather than solving them. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, discussions about racial equality tend to use 'race-conscious' or 'equity-focused' terminology more frequently.
Related Idioms & Phrases
turning a blind eye to race
pretending race doesn't matter
ignoring racial differences
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