underclass

Meanings

• noun

  A social class below the middle class, often characterized by poverty and lack of social and economic power.

  - "Members of the underclass often struggle to afford basic necessities."
  - "Social mobility from the underclass to the middle class is a common goal."
  - "The underclass faces systemic barriers to education and employment."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with underclass
class , mass , grass , ass

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Variants

List of all variants of underclass that leads to same result
underclass , underclasses , overclass , overclasses

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Etymology

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The term 'underclass' first emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to describe the growing population of urban poor.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'underclass' was first used in the context of industrialization and urbanization in Europe and North America.

2. The underclass is not a fixed social category and can include various subgroups, such as racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, and people with disabilities.

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Related Concepts

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1. poverty: The underclass is often associated with poverty and economic disadvantage.

2. social class: The underclass is a specific social class with distinct characteristics and experiences.

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Culture

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The underclass has been a prominent theme in literature, particularly in works that explore social inequality and poverty, such as Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist and Upton Sinclair's The Jungle.

How to Memorize "underclass"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people living in poverty and struggling to make ends meet.
   - Imagine a community where resources are scarce and opportunities are limited.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'underclass' with words like 'poverty', 'inequality', and 'disadvantage'.
   - Think of the underclass as a social group that faces significant challenges and barriers.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Underprivileged, Economically Disadvantaged, Socially Isolated, and Lacking Access to Resources' to remember the definition of 'underclass'.

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