social regression
[/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl rɪˈɡreʃ.ən/]
nounpl: social regressions
regressão social
1. A decline or reversal in social progress, development, or standards within a society or community
The pandemic caused a social regression in educational outcomes for vulnerable populations.
A pandemia causou uma regressão social nos resultados educacionais das populações vulneráveis.
2. A return to less developed or more primitive social conditions, practices, or behaviors
Some historians argue that the loss of civil rights represents a social regression.
Alguns historiadores argumentam que a perda de direitos civis representa uma regressão social.
3. In psychology, a return to earlier patterns of behavior or emotional functioning in response to stress or trauma
The child exhibited social regression after experiencing significant trauma.
A criança apresentou regressão social após vivenciar trauma significativo.
The term is frequently used in Brazilian and Portuguese media when discussing economic crises, education system challenges, or setbacks in social policies. In the USA, it's commonly employed in sociological and political discourse regarding inequality and civil rights. The concept gained prominence during discussions about pandemic impacts on society, particularly regarding education and mental health.
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