Socioeconomic Disparities

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adjective showing or marked by a lack of success or prosperity

  • The unprosperous state of the economy has led to job losses and reduced consumer spending.
  • Living in an unprosperous neighborhood can be tough as resources are limited.
  • I'm tired of this unprosperous situation, it's time for a change.
  • Her unprosperous attitude towards life held her back from reaching her full potential.

noun a type of tourism that involves visiting impoverished or underdeveloped areas to observe the living conditions of the residents

  • The concept of poverty tourism involves visiting impoverished areas to gain a better understanding of social issues.
  • Some people engage in poverty tourism to see how others live in different parts of the world.
  • Poverty tourism is like taking a poverty safari, where you go to see how the less fortunate live.
  • Engaging in poverty tourism is like taking a voyeuristic look into the lives of those less fortunate.