social indifference
[/ˈsoʊʃəl ɪnˈdɪfərəns/]
noun
indiferença social
1. lack of concern, interest, or sympathy toward social issues, communities, or the welfare of others in society
The government's social indifference toward homeless populations has sparked public outrage.
A indiferença social do governo em relação à população sem-abrigo provocou indignação pública.
2. a state of emotional detachment from social responsibility and community engagement
Growing social indifference among young adults has weakened civic participation.
A crescente indiferença social entre adultos jovens enfraqueceu a participação cívica.
3. the attitude of treating everyone equally by showing no preferential concern for any particular social group
His social indifference made him treat rich and poor alike with the same neutral demeanor.
Sua indiferença social o fazia tratar ricos e pobres igualmente com o mesmo comportamento neutro.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, social indifference is increasingly criticized as a barrier to addressing systemic inequality and social problems. In Brazil, discussions of 'indiferença social' often relate to class disparities and historical exclusion. In the USA, the term appears frequently in debates about political polarization and civic disengagement. Both cultures view this attitude negatively when it pertains to vulnerable populations.
NYC Slang
not caring / being checked out on social stuff
Related Idioms & Phrases
turning a blind eye to social issues
tuning out the community
showing no skin in the game
keeping one's distance from society
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