selective treatment
[sɪˈlɛktɪv ˈtritmənt]
nounpl: selective treatments
tratamento seletivo
1. The practice of treating some people, groups, or cases differently from others based on specific criteria, often implying unfair or discriminatory practices
The company faced accusations of selective treatment of employees based on their background.
A empresa enfrentou acusações de tratamento seletivo de funcionários com base em sua origem.
2. In medicine or science, the application of treatment to specific individuals or conditions while excluding others
The clinic provided selective treatment for patients with specific genetic markers.
A clínica oferecia tratamento seletivo para pacientes com marcadores genéticos específicos.
3. Deliberate choice to favor certain parties while disadvantaging others
The referee's selective treatment of fouls angered both teams.
O tratamento seletivo de faltas do árbitro irritou ambos os times.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'selective treatment' is frequently discussed in debates about workplace discrimination, law enforcement practices, and social justice. In Brazil, the term is often invoked in discussions about racial inequality (desigualdade racial) and socioeconomic disparities. In the USA, it's commonly cited in civil rights discourse and employment law cases. The phrase carries negative connotations in most contexts, implying unfairness or violation of equal treatment principles.
NYC Slang
playing favorites; giving someone the short end of the stick
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