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perspectiva dominante

[pərs-PEK-tiv-ə dom-ə-nənt]
nounfemininepl: perspectivas dominantes
dominant perspective
1. The prevailing or most influential viewpoint, framework, or way of understanding a particular subject, discipline, or social context
The dominant perspective in Western philosophy has long emphasized individualism.
A perspectiva dominante na filosofia ocidental sempre enfatizou o individualismo.
2. The worldview or ideology that holds the most power or authority in a given society or institution
The dominant perspective in the media shapes public opinion.
A perspectiva dominante na mídia molda a opinião pública.
Synonyms
visão dominanteperspectiva hegemônicaponto de vista predominantevisão de mundo preponderanteideologia dominante
Antonyms
perspectiva marginalperspectiva minoritáriavisão dissidenteponto de vista alternativoperspectiva contrahegemônica

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
perspectiva dominante
Standard usage in academic and social contexts
Portugal
perspectiva dominante
Standard usage, commonly used in philosophy and social sciences

Related Idioms & Phrases

romper com a perspectiva dominante (to break with the dominant perspective)
desafiar a perspectiva dominante (to challenge the dominant perspective)
questionar a perspectiva dominante (to question the dominant perspective)
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