Social Change Concepts

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noun a rollercoaster of emotions experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic

  • The term 'coronacoaster' refers to the emotional ups and downs experienced during the pandemic.
  • I feel like I'm on a coronacoaster with all the uncertainty and changes happening.
  • This coronacoaster ride is giving me whiplash with all the new rules and regulations.
  • Life during the pandemic can feel like riding a coronacoaster, with its constant twists and turns.

noun a process or theory in which economic benefits gained by the wealthy are believed to ultimately benefit those of lower socioeconomic status

adjective describing the process or theory of trickle-up economics

  • The concept of trickle-up economics suggests that by increasing the wealth of the lower and middle classes, the overall economy will benefit.
  • Trickle-up theory says that if regular people have more money to spend, it helps everyone.
  • Trickle-up means that when the little guys get a piece of the pie, it eventually makes its way to the top.
  • Just like a trickle-up effect, small acts of kindness can eventually make a big impact on society.