The Open Dictionary

role reversal

名词

UK/ˈrəʊl rɪˌvɜː.sᵊl/
US/ˈroʊl rɪˌvɝː.sᵊl/

定义 role reversal 名词

  1. CountableUsually singular

    A situation where two individuals exchange their typical responsibilities or positions.

    • In this experiment, the students experienced a role reversal, allowing them to see the issues from a different perspective.

    • As the parents aged, a role reversal occurred in the family, with the children taking on more caregiving responsibilities.

    • The movie explores a traditional gender role reversal, challenging the audience's existing perceptions of social norms.