segregative
[/ˈsɛɡrɪɡeɪtɪv/]
adjective
segregativo
1. Tending to segregate or separate; promoting or characterized by segregation
The segregative policies of the past caused lasting harm to society.
As políticas segregativas do passado causaram danos duradouros à sociedade.
2. In biology, relating to or promoting the separation of alleles or traits during reproduction
Segregative mechanisms during meiosis ensure genetic variation in offspring.
Os mecanismos segregativos durante a meiose garantem variação genética na prole.
3. Having the quality or tendency to cause division or separation between groups
Segregative attitudes undermined community cohesion.
Atitudes segregativas prejudicaram a coesão comunitária.
This term is primarily used in formal, academic, and legal contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It carries significant historical weight due to its association with racial segregation and civil rights movements. In Brazil, it is often discussed in relation to social inequality and discrimination based on race, class, and gender. The term is less common in casual speech and more prevalent in historical, sociological, and biological academic discussions.
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