unequal burden
[/ʌnˈiːkwəl ˈbɜːrdən/]
noun phrasepl: unequal burdens
fardo desigual
1. A load, responsibility, or obligation that is distributed unfairly or disproportionately among people or groups
The unequal burden of housework fell primarily on the women in the household.
O fardo desigual das tarefas domésticas recaiu principalmente sobre as mulheres da casa.
2. An inequitable distribution of costs, duties, or hardships that creates unfair advantage or disadvantage
Developing nations argue that they face an unequal burden in combating climate change.
As nações em desenvolvimento argumentam que enfrentam um fardo desigual no combate às mudanças climáticas.
3. A disproportionate share of responsibility or consequence borne by a specific individual or group
The pandemic created an unequal burden on essential workers compared to those who could work remotely.
A pandemia criou um fardo desigual para os trabalhadores essenciais em comparação com aqueles que podiam trabalhar remotamente.
This phrase is commonly used in discussions of social justice, labor rights, and gender equality in both American and Brazilian contexts. In Brazil, it frequently appears in debates about racial inequality and socioeconomic disparities. In the USA, it's prominent in discussions of healthcare access, education, and systemic inequality. The concept reflects growing awareness of how certain groups systemically bear greater costs or responsibilities due to historical or structural inequalities.
NYC Slang
unequal weight on someone's shoulders
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