Social Issues & Human Rights

Inequality, rights, welfare, discrimination, and public concerns.

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/ˈfɹi.dəm/ The state of being free and able to do what you want. Meaning Off Sound Off

B1 (6) Pro

/ˈpɹoʊ.tɛst/ A strong public expression of disagreement or disapproval. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈpɑːvɚti/ The state of being very poor and having little money. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ The state of everyone being treated the same and having the same rights. Meaning Off Sound Off

/maɪˈnoɹ.ɪ.ti/ The smaller part of a group; less than half. Meaning Off Sound Off

/dɪsəˈbɪlɪti/ A physical or mental condition that limits what a person can do. Meaning Off Sound Off

discrimination B1

/dɪˌskɹɪm.əˈneɪʃən/ Unfair treatment of a person or group because of their race, sex, age, or other quality. Meaning Off Sound Off

B2 (3) Pro

/ˈwɛlˌfɛɚ/ The health, happiness, and general well-being of a person or group. Meaning Off Sound Off

/ˈɹɛfjʊd͡ʒiː/ A person who has been forced to leave their country because of war, persecution, or disaster. Meaning Off Sound Off

human rights B2

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C1 (1) Pro

/ˌɪn.ɪˈkwɑ.lɪ.ti/ An unfair difference between groups of people, especially in wealth or opportunity. Meaning Off Sound Off

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disenfranchise C2

/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.t͡ʃaɪz/ to take away someone's right to vote or another legal privilege Meaning Off Sound Off

disenfranchisement C2

/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈfɹæn.tʃaɪzmənt/ the removal or denial of a person's or group's right to vote Meaning Off Sound Off

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/ˈæktɪvɪzəm/ the practice of vigorous campaigning to bring about social or political change Meaning Off Sound Off

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