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IELTS Poverty and Social Issues Flashcards

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institutional racism

Institutional racism exists in India in all levels of organisation

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extremist

An extremist leader can harm the democracy of a nation

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discrimination

Events of racial discrimination has been on rise recently

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ethnic minority

India is home to different ethnic minorities

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migrate

Lakhs of people migrated from India during partition

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demoralizing

Forcing someone to do something they don’t believe in is demoralising

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deprivation

No child deserves education and food deprivation

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destitution

Covid 19 epidemic made many family suffer destitution

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unscrupulousness

Others products were undoubtedly sold to unscrupulous buyers by dishones

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demography

Incorrect demography was used to draw divide the area during the events

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impoverishment

Political unrest led to widespread impoverishment and deprivation

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necessity

It is popularly believed that “Necessity is the mother of invention”

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indigence

The authorities took steps towards the indigence

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heritage

India is a home to several heritage sites

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squalor

The main character of the novel lived in squalor

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subservient

A wife’s occupation is expected to be subservient to that of her husband

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mortality

The mortality rate of children is increasing among the poor

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underlying

The elderly are particularly susceptible to the flu’s severity

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unrest

Suffer the most due to political unrest in a country

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zealot

The fire in his eyes would excite even the most fervent zealot

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refugee

Safeguard refugees and guarantee minimum conditions

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corruption

Those in high positions frequently engage in corruption

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unequal treatment

Unequal treatment on the basis of race

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particular

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arise from system

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establish within a system

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in all levels of organisation

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hold an extreme view

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regard to

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harm the democracy of a nation

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a bias

treatment

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unjust

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on basis of race

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caste

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discrimination has been on rise

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be in minor proportions

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be home to

India is home to different ethnic minorities

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partition

Lakhs of people migrated from India during partition

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lower class people

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suffer homelessness

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epidemic

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lack of something

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food deprivation

No child deserves education and food deprivation

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to corrupt

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to exploit someone’s moral

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poverty

A condition of poverty

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money to support oneself

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suffer destitution

Covid 19 epidemic made many family suffer destitution

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act morally irresponsibly

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an analysis

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scholar

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assert

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be was used to draw divide the area

Demography was used to draw divide the area during the events of 1947

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decline in financial condition

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political unrest

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widespread

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requirement

a basic requirement

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inherit

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subordinate

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doomed to death

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important yet not necessarily visible

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basis for something

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underlying illnesses

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susceptible

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severity

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disturbance

a state of disturbance

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agitation

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frequently involve

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disorder

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public demonstration

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unyielding

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pursuit of their beliefs

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fire that flashes in one’s eyes

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fervent

fervent zealot

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compelled

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to flee conflict

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persecution

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calamity

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push for

Charities have pushed for the camp to be given official status

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safeguard

to safeguard refugees

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guarantee minimum conditions

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a legal offence

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omission

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penalised

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rise on extreme levels

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dishonest

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deceptive behaviour

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bribe

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that those

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engage in corruption

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sustenance

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integration

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obligation

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destitution

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asylum

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inferiority

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cosmopolitan

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tangible

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metropolis

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sanitation

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surrogate

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oppression

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starvation

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malnutrition

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inequity

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repercussion

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assimilation

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deportation

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injustice

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originating in a particular region

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illiteracy

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initiative

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irrespective

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innumeracy

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privileged

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unscrupulous

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counterparts

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preoccupied

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empower

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emancipation

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intolerance

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aspiration

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filth

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tyrannical

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absolute

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despotic

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limbo

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disheartening

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devastation

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subservient

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ostensibly

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reluctant

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unscrupulousness

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compliant

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secure

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state of uncertainty

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seemingly

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clash

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humanitarian

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aid

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debt

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regime

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rebel

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socioeconomic status

Socioeconomic status often determines access to resources

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social mobility

Social mobility is limited in societies with high inequality

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wealth disparity

Wealth disparity widens the gap between the rich and the poor

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poverty line

Many families live below the poverty line despite working multiple jobs

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economic inequality

Economic inequality perpetuates social disparities

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marginalized

Marginalized groups often face barriers to opportunities

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income inequality

Income inequality contributes to social and economic instability

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food insecurity

Food insecurity affects millions of people around the world

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gender roles

Gender roles have evolved over time

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societal expectations

still influence societal expectations

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gender equality

Gender equality is a fundamental human right

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empowerment

Empowerment of women and girls is essential for gender equality

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gender discrimination

Gender discrimination violates human rights principles

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violate

Gender discrimination violates human rights principles

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gender identity

Understanding gender identity is crucial

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crucial

Understanding gender identity is crucial

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gender norms

Challenging traditional gender norms promotes equality

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promote

Challenging traditional gender norms promotes equality

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gender gap

Closing the gender gap requires concerted efforts from society

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disparity

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multiculturalism

Multiculturalism enriches societies with diverse perspectives

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enrich

Multiculturalism enriches societies with diverse perspectives

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coexistence

Coexistence of diverse cultural groups within a society

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integration

Successful integration requires efforts from host communities

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host communities

Successful integration requires efforts from host communities

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inclusivity

Inclusivity promotes equality and respect in diverse societies

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practice

The practice of including and valuing all individuals and groups

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call it quits

They decided to call it quits and end their partnership

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food for thought

The documentary provided plenty of food for thought

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give a voice to the voiceless

The organization aims to give a voice to the voiceless

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highlight struggles

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