rigid perspective
[/ˈrɪdʒɪd pərˈspɛktɪv/]
nounpl: rigid perspectives
perspectiva rígida
1. An inflexible or unyielding viewpoint or way of seeing things that resists change or alternative interpretations
His rigid perspective on education prevented him from considering innovative teaching methods.
Sua perspectiva rígida sobre educação o impediu de considerar métodos inovadores de ensino.
2. In geometry and technical drawing, a fixed viewpoint that does not allow for multiple viewing angles or dimensional variation
The architect rejected the rigid perspective drawing in favor of a more dynamic 3D model.
O arquiteto rejeitou o desenho de perspectiva rígida em favor de um modelo 3D mais dinâmico.
3. An unwillingness to adapt one's views or opinions based on new information or evidence
The committee's rigid perspective made it difficult to implement necessary reforms.
A perspectiva rígida do comitê dificultou a implementação de reformas necessárias.
The concept of 'rigid perspective' is often used in Brazilian business and educational contexts to critique resistance to change and innovation. In Portuguese culture, there's an emphasis on criticizing 'perspectivas rígidas' as obstacles to progress, particularly in discussions about modernization and social reform. In the USA, this term is frequently used in psychological and organizational development discourse to describe cognitive inflexibility.
NYC Slang
tunnel vision; stuck in your ways
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