Social Problems

the practice of treating a person or different categories of people less fairly than others

The company faced a lawsuit for discrimination against female employees.

an act of cruelty and unfairness toward someone because of their race, religion, or political views

the policy or practice of favoring people that belong to groups known to have been discriminated against formerly, especially by giving them jobs

to treat a person, group, or concept as insignificant or of secondary or minor importance

Historically, indigenous communities have been marginalized and deprived of their land rights.

the conflict of interests between different social classes in a society, as mentioned in Marxist ideology

The novel explores themes of class struggle in a rapidly industrializing society.

the expulsion of a non-citizen or foreigner from a country, often for being undesirable or violating laws

The authorities ordered the deportation of illegal immigrants.

the protection that a country grants to someone who has fled their home country because of political reasons

She sought political asylum after facing persecution in her home country.

a person who has fled their home country due to fear of persecution, based on race, religion, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, and is seeking international protection in another country

The asylum seeker arrived at the border and requested protection from political violence.

forbidden by the law

Selling drugs on the street is illegal and punishable by law.

the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there

The country has seen a rise in immigration due to its strong job market and high quality of life.

the act of permanently leaving one's own country to go and live in another

the act or process of granting a foreigner the citizenship of a country

the fact of having or expressing strong, irrational views and disliking other people with different views or a different way of life

The community was shocked by the bigotry expressed in the hateful speech.

impatience with annoyances

the state in which one cannot satisfy their basic human needs

The long-term deprivation of food and water led to serious health issues.

a situation that has fewer or no benefits over another, which makes succeeding difficult

Growing up in a remote village put him at a disadvantage compared to his peers in the city.

the state of homelessness as a result of unemployment

a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely

The government’s decision sparked widespread unrest across the country.

a situation in which people join together to fight against those in power

The peasant uprising was brutally crushed by the king's army.

a situation in which one has just enough money or food to survive

The workers earned barely enough for subsisten

a place or structure that provides protection from danger, adversity, or hardship

The hikers found refuge in a mountain cabin during the storm.

suffering from extreme deprivation

The poverty-stricken village struggled with limited access to clean water.

to diminish something's overall quality

extremely poor or in need

The indigent population relied on government assistance for survival.

a situation in which people are forced work against their will through threats or violence that prevents them from escaping

Victims of modern slavery may be subjected to forced labor, where they are coerced to work under threat or deception, or they may be trafficked for purposes such as sexual exploitation or forced marriage.

to dismiss employees due to financial difficulties or reduced workload

The company laid off 10% of its workforce due to financial losses.

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

The traffic on the highway was heavy during rush hour.

a condition in which a person does not have enough food or good food to eat in order to stay healthy

Malnutrition remains a pressing global health issue, particularly affecting children in developing countries.

the act of inhaling smoke from another person's cigarettes, cigars, or pipes, especially involuntarily

hatred, antipathy, or prejudice toward homosexuals

The campaign aims to raise awareness about the effects of homophobia.

a powerful, addictive, and illegal drug that some people take for pleasure

a recreational drug that is not considered very harmful and gives some people a sense of pleasure

act of taking the place of another especially using underhanded tactics