Social Inequality

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun the theories and practices associated with Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels

  • Marxism is a social, political, and economic theory originated by Karl Marx.
  • Some people believe in the principles of Marxism as a way to understand society.
  • I'm not really into all that Marxism stuff, it's too heavy for me.
  • In the world of business, some see competition as a reflection of Marxist ideology.

noun the condition of having a population larger than is deemed desirable or sustainable

  • Overpopulation is a pressing issue that requires immediate attention from policymakers.
  • The city is facing overpopulation problems, with more people moving in than moving out.
  • Dude, the dorm room is way too crowded, it's like overpopulation in there.
  • The garden became overpopulated with weeds, choking out the flowers.

noun A social system in which the state assumes primary responsibility for the welfare of its citizens, such as by providing healthcare, education, social services, and financial assistance.

  • The welfare state provides social assistance to those in need through various government programs.
  • The welfare state helps people who are struggling by giving them support from the government.
  • The welfare state is like a safety net for those who are going through tough times.
  • In a society with a strong welfare state, the government acts as a caring parent looking out for its citizens.

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'exclusionary' describes something that is related to exclusion or the act of excluding.

noun a blend of the words 'man' and 'interrupt', used to describe the act of a man interrupting a woman

verb to interrupt a woman when speaking, typically done by a man

  • During the meeting, the speaker was constantly manterrupted by his colleagues.
  • She was trying to make a point but kept getting manterrupted by him.
  • I can't stand when guys manterrupt women in conversations.
  • The storm's loud thunder seemed to manterrupt the peaceful silence of the night.