underscore the inequality
[ˈʌndərskɔːr ðə ɪnˈɪkwɑːləti]
verb phrase
sublinhar a desigualdade
1. To emphasize or highlight the presence of unequal conditions, disparities, or unfair differences between groups or situations
The report underscores the inequality in educational access between urban and rural communities.
O relatório sublinha a desigualdade no acesso à educação entre comunidades urbanas e rurais.
2. To make evident or draw attention to systemic or structural disparities
These statistics underscore the inequality in wealth distribution across socioeconomic classes.
Essas estatísticas sublinham a desigualdade na distribuição de riqueza entre as classes socioeconômicas.
This phrase is commonly used in academic, political, and social discourse in both Brazil and the USA when discussing social issues, systemic disparities, and advocacy for equity. It appears frequently in educational materials, policy discussions, and social commentary addressing themes such as racial inequality, gender disparity, and economic injustice.
Related Idioms & Phrases
call attention to the inequality
bring to light the inequality
make a point of the inequality
drive home the inequality
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