social expectations
[/ˈsoʊʃəl ɪkˈspɛktəʃənz/]
noun
expectativas sociais
1. the beliefs and standards that a society or community holds about how people should behave, dress, or conduct themselves in various situations
Social expectations often dictate that men should be strong and stoic.
As expectativas sociais frequentemente ditam que os homens devem ser fortes e estoicos.
2. the unwritten rules and norms that individuals are expected to follow within their social groups or communities
Breaking social expectations can lead to social ostracism.
Quebrar as expectativas sociais pode levar ao ostracismo social.
3. cultural pressures and assumptions placed on individuals based on their gender, age, race, or social status
Young women often face social expectations to prioritize marriage over career.
As mulheres jovens frequentemente enfrentam expectativas sociais de priorizar o casamento sobre a carreira.
In Brazilian culture, social expectations are deeply influenced by family values, religious beliefs (particularly Catholicism), and community honor. There's often strong pressure to maintain social harmony and respect hierarchies. In American culture, while individualism is celebrated, social expectations around gender roles, professional success, and lifestyle choices remain influential, though increasingly questioned by younger generations.
NYC Slang
what society says you gotta do; the vibe check
Related Idioms & Phrases
to conform to social expectations
to defy social expectations
to meet/live up to social expectations
to challenge social expectations
breaking the mold
going against the grain
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