receptive role
[/rɪˈsɛptɪv roʊl/]
nounpl: receptive roles
papel receptivo
1. A position or function in which someone receives, accepts, or takes in information, stimuli, or actions rather than initiating them
In the classroom, the student initially took a receptive role, listening to the lecture before participating in discussion.
Na sala de aula, o aluno inicialmente assumiu um papel receptivo, ouvindo a palestra antes de participar da discussão.
2. In communication or interaction, the position of being the listener, observer, or recipient rather than the speaker or actor
The therapist adopted a receptive role to better understand the client's perspective.
O terapeuta adotou um papel receptivo para entender melhor a perspectiva do cliente.
3. In sexual or intimate contexts, the partner who receives rather than initiates penetration
Understanding both the insertive and receptive roles is important for sexual health education.
Compreender tanto o papel insertivo quanto o receptivo é importante para a educação em saúde sexual.
The term 'receptive role' is used across multiple contexts in both American and Brazilian cultures, from education to psychology to sexual health. In Brazil, discussions around sexual health and receptive roles have become more open in recent years, particularly through public health initiatives and LGBTQ+ advocacy. The term is considered neutral and technical in professional settings.
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