embraced norms
[ɪmˈbreɪst nɔːrmz]
noun phrase (verb + noun)pl: embraced norms
normas abraçadas / normas aceitas / normas adotadas
1. Widely accepted and adopted standards, rules, or conventions that are willingly accepted by individuals or groups within a society or organization
The company's embraced norms prioritize transparency and accountability in all business dealings.
As normas abraçadas pela empresa priorizam transparência e responsabilidade em todos os negócios.
2. Established customs or expectations that have been willingly internalized and supported by members of a community
Despite pressure to conform, many youth reject the embraced norms of previous generations.
Apesar da pressão para se conformar, muitos jovens rejeitam as normas abraçadas pelas gerações anteriores.
In Brazilian corporate and academic contexts, 'normas abraçadas' reflects a value placed on consensus and collective acceptance. In American contexts, this phrase is often used to discuss societal standards, with an underlying tension between individual freedom and social conformity. The concept is particularly relevant in discussions of organizational culture, generational differences, and social change.
Related Idioms & Phrases
go with the flow (embracing accepted norms)
march to the beat of your own drum (rejecting embraced norms)
follow suit (adopting embraced norms)
break the mold (challenging embraced norms)
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