liberal sections
[/ˈlɪbərəl ˈsɛkʃənz/]
nounpl: liberal sections
seções liberais
1. Areas, divisions, or parts of a text, curriculum, organization, or institution that promote progressive, open-minded, or left-leaning ideologies and values
The liberal sections of the university focused on humanities and social sciences.
As seções liberais da universidade focavam em humanidades e ciências sociais.
2. Segments or departments that advocate for individual freedoms, civil rights, and democratic principles
The newspaper's liberal sections regularly published columns supporting progressive policies.
As seções liberais do jornal publicavam regularmente colunas apoiando políticas progressistas.
3. Portions of society, media, or government that espouse liberal political philosophy
Liberal sections of Congress pushed for environmental legislation.
As seções liberais do Congresso pressionaram pela legislação ambiental.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'liberal sections' typically refers to politically progressive areas, institutions, or demographics. In the USA, this often denotes urban centers and academic institutions with left-leaning perspectives. In Brazil, the term is used similarly but may also reference segments advocating for economic liberalization and free-market policies, reflecting different connotations of 'liberalismo' in Brazilian politics.
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