Education Disparities Glossary

3 words in this vocabulary list

inequality social class social recession

inequality

noun a difference in size, degree, circumstances, etc.; lack of equality

  • The report highlighted the growing income inequality in the country.
  • There's a big gap between the rich and the poor in our society.
  • The inequality in pay is totally unfair.
  • Inequality is like a wall that separates people based on their social status.

social class

noun a division of a society based on social and economic status

  • Social class is often determined by a combination of factors such as income, education, and occupation.
  • People in different social classes may have different lifestyles and opportunities.
  • Your social class doesn't define your worth as a person.
  • In the social class of the animal kingdom, the lion is considered the king.

social recession

noun a period of decline in social and economic activity within a community or society

  • The ongoing pandemic has led to a social recession, with many people experiencing isolation and loneliness.
  • I feel like we're in a social recession since we can't hang out with friends like we used to.
  • The social scene is totally in a recession right now, everyone's staying home.
  • His lack of social skills has caused a personal social recession, as he struggles to connect with others.