social pressure

language: pt

definitions

  1. The influence exerted by a group or society on an individual to change their attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors to conform to group norms.
    pt: Pressão social
  2. The collective expectations or demands of a society that compel individuals to behave in certain ways or meet specific standards.
    pt: Expectativas sociais

examples

  1. Peer pressure is a common form of social pressure that affects teenagers.

    A pressão dos pares é uma forma comum de pressão social que afeta os adolescentes.

  2. Many people feel social pressure to marry by a certain age.

    Muitas pessoas sentem pressão social para casar até uma certa idade.