monocultural view
[/ˌmɒnoʊˈkʌltʃərəl vjuː/]
nounpl: monocultural views
visão monocultural
1. A perspective or worldview that recognizes, values, or prioritizes only a single culture while ignoring, marginalizing, or dismissing other cultures
The textbook's monocultural view failed to represent the diverse backgrounds of its student population.
A visão monocultural do livro didático não representava os diversos contextos culturais de seus alunos.
2. An approach to education, policy, or society that assumes or promotes cultural homogeneity rather than pluralism
Critics argue that the company's monocultural view limits its appeal to international markets.
Críticos argumentam que a visão monocultural da empresa limita seu apelo aos mercados internacionais.
This term is commonly used in academic, educational, and corporate diversity discussions in both the USA and Brazil. In Brazil, it's increasingly employed in debates about indigenous representation and Afro-Brazilian cultural inclusion. In the USA, it's prevalent in discussions of educational reform and corporate inclusion initiatives. The term carries a generally critical connotation, suggesting limitations or prejudice.
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