ideological conformity
[/ˌaɪdiəˈlɒdʒɪkəl kənˈfɔːrmɪti/]
nounfemininepl: ideological conformities / conformidades ideológicas
conformidade ideológica
1. adherence to a set of beliefs, principles, or doctrines that align with prevailing or dominant ideologies, often at the expense of individual thought or dissent
The regime enforced ideological conformity through propaganda and censorship.
O regime impôs conformidade ideológica através de propaganda e censura.
2. the practice of suppressing or discouraging deviation from officially sanctioned ideas or viewpoints within a political, social, or institutional system
Universities should promote critical thinking rather than ideological conformity.
As universidades devem promover pensamento crítico em vez de conformidade ideológica.
3. the degree to which individuals or groups adopt and express beliefs consistent with a particular ideological framework
Members of the party demonstrated remarkable ideological conformity on key policy issues.
Os membros do partido demonstraram notável conformidade ideológica em questões de política essencial.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'ideological conformity' is typically used critically to describe suppression of independent thought, particularly in political discourse. In Brazil, the term gained prominence during discussions of authoritarianism and military dictatorship. In the USA, it is frequently invoked in debates about institutional bias in academia and corporate environments. The concept reflects broader cultural values emphasizing individualism and freedom of thought in Western democracies.
NYC Slang
toeing the party line / drinking the Kool-Aid
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