Disadvantaged
Disadvantaged
Disadvantaged (/dɪsˈædvəntɪdʒd/), from the prefix dis- meaning "not" and advantage meaning "a condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position", refers to individuals or groups of people who face obstacles or hindrances in accessing resources, opportunities, or privileges enjoyed by others in a society. These obstacles can be due to various factors such as socio-economic status, race, ethnicity, gender, disability, or geographic location.
Etymology
The term disadvantaged is derived from the English language. The prefix dis- is of Latin origin and means "not" or "opposite of", while advantage is from the Old French avantage, meaning "profit, gain, upper hand". The term came into use in the mid-20th century to describe individuals or groups who lack access to resources or opportunities that others have.
Related Terms
- Socio-economic status: The social standing or class of an individual or group, often measured as a combination of education, income, and occupation.
- Privilege: A special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
- Poverty: The state of being extremely poor, often associated with a lack of basic human needs.
- Discrimination: The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, or sex.
- Marginalization: The process whereby something or someone is pushed to the edge of a group and accorded lesser importance.
- Social exclusion: The process in which individuals or entire communities of people are systematically blocked from rights, opportunities, and resources.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Disadvantaged
- Wikipedia's article - Disadvantaged
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