conformist movement

[kənˈfɔːrmɪst ˈmuːvmənt]
nounpl: conformist movements
movimento conformista
1. A social, political, or cultural movement characterized by adherence to established norms, traditions, and societal expectations rather than challenging or reforming them
The conformist movement of the 1950s emphasized traditional family values and social stability.
O movimento conformista dos anos 1950 enfatizava valores familiares tradicionais e estabilidade social.
2. A group or trend that actively promotes compliance with existing social structures and resistance to radical change
Critics argued that the conformist movement stifled artistic innovation and free expression.
Os críticos argumentavam que o movimento conformista sufocava a inovação artística e a liberdade de expressão.
The term 'conformist movement' is often used in historical contexts, particularly when discussing the 1950s in American culture or periods of social conservatism. In Brazil, it may reference movements that resisted military dictatorship challenges or promoted traditional Catholic values. The concept is frequently contrasted with counterculture movements of the 1960s-70s.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
traditionalist movementconservative movementestablishment movementmainstream movement
Antonyms / Antônimos
counterculture movementrevolutionary movementreform movementavant-garde movement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
movimento conformista
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
movimento conformista
Common in academic and cultural discourse
Rio de Janeiro
movimento conformista
Used similarly to other regions
Portugal
movimento conformista
Same term used, with historical references to religious conformity movements

Related Words

conformismsocial conformitytraditionalismcultural conservatismestablishment valuesstatus quo

Related Idioms & Phrases

go with the flow
toe the line
follow the crowd
keep the status quo
play it safe
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