universalize
[/ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːrsəlaɪz/]
verb
universalizar
1. to make universal; to apply or extend something to all people, places, or situations
The goal is to universalize access to education for all children.
O objetivo é universalizar o acesso à educação para todas as crianças.
2. to adopt or promote something as a general principle or standard
We should not universalize Western values across all cultures.
Não devemos universalizar os valores ocidentais em todas as culturas.
3. in logic or philosophy, to make a statement apply to all members of a class or category
It is incorrect to universalize one person's experience to all people.
É incorreto universalizar a experiência de uma pessoa para todas as pessoas.
The term 'universalize' is frequently used in Brazilian and Portuguese academic discourse, particularly in discussions about social policies, human rights, and education access. In the USA, it appears often in debates about healthcare reform and educational equity. The concept carries political weight, as debates about what should or should not be universalized reflect broader ideological positions about government responsibility and social justice.
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