constrain representation
[kənˈstreɪn ˌrɛprɪˈzɛnˈteɪʃən]
noun/verb phrase
representação restrita
1. A limitation or restriction placed on how something is depicted, presented, or expressed in a particular medium or context
The constrain representation of women in media has been a major topic of social criticism.
A representação restrita de mulheres na mídia tem sido um grande tópico de crítica social.
2. In technical or mathematical contexts, a constraint that limits the ways in which data, information, or concepts can be presented or modeled
The software applies constrain representation rules to ensure data privacy.
O software aplica regras de representação restrita para garantir a privacidade dos dados.
3. The act of limiting or controlling how something is portrayed or manifested
Constrain representation of religious symbols in public spaces remains controversial.
A representação restrita de símbolos religiosos em espaços públicos continua controversa.
This phrase is frequently used in academic, social justice, and media criticism discourse in both the United States and Brazil, particularly when discussing representation of marginalized groups in entertainment, news media, and advertising. In Brazilian context, discussions often center on representation of Afro-Brazilians, indigenous peoples, and LGBTQ+ communities. The term reflects contemporary concerns about whose voices and narratives are being told or limited.
Related Idioms & Phrases
constrained by representation
within the constraints of representation
push the boundaries of representation
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