underrepresentation
[/ˌʌndərˌrɛprɪˈzɛnˈteɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: underrepresentations / sub-representações
sub-representação
1. The state of being represented in insufficient numbers or proportions, particularly in positions of power, influence, or visibility
The study highlighted the underrepresentation of women in STEM fields.
O estudo destacou a sub-representação das mulheres em áreas de STEM.
2. Inadequate or insufficient representation of a group, demographic, or perspective in media, government, academia, or other institutions
Minority groups often face underrepresentation in corporate leadership positions.
Grupos minoritários frequentemente enfrentam sub-representação em posições de liderança corporativa.
3. The act or condition of portraying something in a manner that is less complete or accurate than it should be
The documentary's underrepresentation of indigenous perspectives was criticized.
A sub-representação de perspectivas indígenas no documentário foi criticada.
In Brazil, discussions about underrepresentation are increasingly prevalent in debates about racial equity, gender equality, and LGBTQ+ inclusion, particularly within corporate diversity initiatives and higher education. In the USA, the term is widely used in civil rights discourse, academia, and corporate DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs. It reflects growing social awareness of systemic inequities and the push for more inclusive representation across all sectors of society.
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