submissive group
[/səbˈmɪsɪv ɡruːp/]
noun phrasepl: submissive groups
grupo submisso
1. A collection of individuals or social category that exhibits deference, compliance, or acceptance of authority or dominance from another group
The submissive group accepted the decision without protest.
O grupo submisso aceitou a decisão sem protestos.
2. In organizational or social hierarchies, a group with lower status or power relative to a dominant group
The submissive group had less influence in the company's decision-making process.
O grupo submisso tinha menos influência no processo de tomada de decisões da empresa.
3. A demographic or social group that conforms to established norms and rules set by authority figures
The submissive group followed all regulations strictly.
O grupo submisso seguiu todos os regulamentos rigorosamente.
The term 'submissive group' is used in academic, sociological, and organizational contexts to describe power dynamics and hierarchies. In Brazil, it may be employed in discussions of social inequality, workplace dynamics, or historical power structures. The term is typically neutral in academic settings but can carry critical connotations in social discourse when discussing marginalization or inequality.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to keep someone in a submissive group
to dominate a submissive group
break free from a submissive group
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