structural exclusion
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nounpl: structural exclusions
exclusão estrutural
1. The systematic denial of access, rights, or opportunities to a group of people due to institutional systems, policies, or societal frameworks rather than individual discrimination
Structural exclusion in the housing market prevented minority families from accessing mortgages through redlining policies.
A exclusão estrutural no mercado imobiliário impediu que famílias minoritárias acessassem hipotecas através de políticas de redlining.
2. Built-in barriers within organizations, education systems, or social institutions that inherently disadvantage certain groups
The university recognized that structural exclusion of women in STEM programs resulted from outdated admission criteria.
A universidade reconheceu que a exclusão estrutural de mulheres em programas STEM resultava de critérios de admissão desatualizados.
This term is widely used in Brazilian and international academic discourse, particularly following increased awareness of systemic inequalities. In Brazil, it frequently appears in discussions about racial inequality, access to education, and economic opportunity gaps. The concept gained prominence in policy discussions related to affirmative action (ações afirmativas) and inclusive education reforms.
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