boundary blurring
[ˈbaʊndəri ˈblɜrɪŋ]
noun
borramento de limites
1. the process of making distinctions between two or more things less clear or distinct; the act of obscuring or softening dividing lines
The boundary blurring between work and personal life has increased with remote employment.
O borramento de limites entre trabalho e vida pessoal aumentou com o trabalho remoto.
2. in academic or professional contexts, the gradual dissolution of clear separation between disciplines, roles, or categories
Boundary blurring in modern medicine has led to interdisciplinary approaches to treatment.
O borramento de limites na medicina moderna levou a abordagens interdisciplinares de tratamento.
3. in social or cultural contexts, the weakening of distinct differences between groups, identities, or social categories
Cultural boundary blurring has resulted from increased globalization and migration.
O borramento de limites culturais resultou do aumento da globalização e migração.
This term has become increasingly prevalent in Brazilian and American discourse since the 2000s, particularly in discussions about work-life balance, interdisciplinary studies, and digital culture. In Brazil, it reflects broader discussions about modernization and globalization's effects on traditional social structures. In the USA, it's frequently used in tech, academia, and corporate environments to describe contemporary social and professional challenges.
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