Cultural Studies Jargon

noun a social class that does not need to work for a living and can afford to engage in leisure activities

• The leisure class enjoys spending their time engaging in cultural activities and leisurely pursuits.
• The rich folks in the leisure class have all the time in the world to relax and have fun.
• The leisure class is living the high life, just chilling and enjoying themselves.
• In the social hierarchy, the leisure class sits comfortably at the top, free from the burdens of everyday life.

noun a disagreement or difference of opinion

adjective relating to disagreement or dissent

• The dissensus among the members of the committee led to a prolonged debate.
• There was dissensus within the group about which movie to watch.
• The dissensus between the two friends caused tension in their relationship.
• The dissensus in opinions created a storm of conflicting ideas.

noun a period of time dating from the traditional birth of Jesus, now used as an alternative to AD

• The Common Era, also known as the Christian Era, is the period of time that starts with the year 1 AD.
• We use the term Common Era to refer to the time period after the birth of Jesus.
• CE is short for Common Era and is commonly used in academic and historical circles.
• In the Common Era, many significant events have shaped the course of human history.

noun a term used to describe individuals who are financially struggling but still aspire to a bourgeois lifestyle

• The poorgeoisie refers to the lower middle class who aspire to be part of the bourgeoisie.
• Some people call them the poorgeoisie, those who try to act like they are wealthy but are not.
• The poorgeoisie are always trying to keep up with the Joneses.
• In the world of social media, the poorgeoisie are constantly trying to project a lavish lifestyle they cannot afford.