mainstream sections
[/ˈmeɪnstrim ˈsɛkʃənz/]
nounpl: mainstream sections
seções principais / setores convencionais
1. The primary or central divisions of society, media, business, or culture that represent the dominant trend or widely accepted practices
The mainstream sections of the newspaper focus on national politics and economics.
As seções principais do jornal focam em política nacional e economia.
2. Parts or divisions of a larger system that follow conventional standards or popular opinion
Technology companies are moving innovations from niche markets into mainstream sections of their product lines.
As empresas de tecnologia estão movendo inovações de mercados de nicho para os setores convencionais de suas linhas de produtos.
3. Educational or institutional divisions that serve the general or majority population, as opposed to specialized or alternative programs
Students with disabilities are increasingly integrated into mainstream sections of schools.
Estudantes com deficiência estão sendo cada vez mais integrados às seções principais das escolas.
The term 'mainstream sections' is widely used in English-speaking contexts to discuss dominant cultural, media, and social divisions. In Brazil, the concept is expressed through 'seções principais' or 'setores convencionais,' particularly in media, business, and educational discussions. It reflects the distinction between central/dominant systems and alternative or marginalized ones, which is a significant concept in both American and Brazilian social discourse.
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