nontraditional role
[/ˌnɑːn trəˈdɪʃənəl roʊl/]
nounpl: nontraditional roles
papel não tradicional
1. A position, job, or social function that deviates from conventional or historical expectations, particularly regarding gender, age, or social norms
She chose a nontraditional role as a construction manager in a male-dominated industry.
Ela escolheu um papel não tradicional como gerente de construção em uma indústria dominada por homens.
2. A professional or domestic position that challenges established societal patterns or expectations
His decision to be a stay-at-home father was considered a nontraditional role for men in the 1990s.
Sua decisão de ser pai que fica em casa foi considerada um papel não tradicional para homens nos anos 1990.
This term gained prominence in English during the feminist and civil rights movements of the 1960s-1970s and continues to be relevant in contemporary discussions of workplace diversity and gender equality. In Brazil, the concept became more discussed from the 1980s onward with increasing female workforce participation. The phrase reflects ongoing cultural conversations about gender norms, professional opportunities, and social expectations in both American and Brazilian contexts.
NYC Slang
out-of-the-box role; breaking the mold
Related Idioms & Phrases
breaking the glass ceiling
outside the box
challenging the status quo
forging new ground
thinking outside traditional boundaries
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