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B1 Ordlista - Sociala Problem

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord om sociala frågor, såsom "jämlikhet", "ras", "missbruk" etc., förberedda för B1-inlärare.

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CEFR B1 Vocabulary
social
social
[adjektiv]

related to society and the lives of its citizens in general

social

social

Ex: The school organized a social event to foster friendships and camaraderie among students. 

Skolan organiserade en social händelse för att främja vänskap och kamratskap bland eleverna.

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racial
racial
[adjektiv]

related to or based on a person's race, ethnicity, or ancestry

rasrelaterad,  etnisk

rasrelaterad, etnisk

Ex: The school curriculum includes lessons on racial diversity and cultural sensitivity. 

Skolans läroplan innehåller lektioner om rasmässig mångfald och kulturell känslighet.

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right
right
[adjektiv]

according to the principles of justice or ethics

rätt, rättvis

rätt, rättvis

Ex: It was the right thing to do. 
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wrong
wrong
[adjektiv]

against the law or morality

fel, omoralisk

fel, omoralisk

Ex: It is wrong to steal from other people. 
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addiction
addiction
[Substantiv]

the inability to stop using or doing something, particularly something harmful or unhealthy

beroende, missbruk

beroende, missbruk

Ex: Addiction often involves changes in brain chemistry, making it difficult for individuals to stop using drugs or engaging in addictive behaviors on their own. 

Beroende innebär ofta förändringar i hjärnans kemi, vilket gör det svårt för individer att sluta använda droger eller delta i beroendeframkallande beteenden på egen hand.

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abuse
abuse
[Substantiv]

improper, harmful, or excessive use of something

missbruk, felaktig användning

missbruk, felaktig användning

Ex: The abuse of prescription drugs can cause serious health problems. 
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awareness
awareness
[Substantiv]

knowledge or understanding of a specific situation, fact, or issue

medvetenhet,  kunskap

medvetenhet, kunskap

Ex: The training improved employees' awareness of workplace safety. 
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bullying
bullying
[Substantiv]

a type of behavior that involves using violence or threats to scare or hurt smaller or less powerful people

mobbning, intimidering

mobbning, intimidering

Ex: Creating a culture of kindness, empathy, and respect is crucial in combating bullying and promoting positive relationships among peers. 

Att skapa en kultur av vänlighet, empati och respekt är avgörande för att bekämpa mobbning och främja positiva relationer bland jämnåriga.

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corruption
corruption
[Substantiv]

dishonest or illegal conduct, especially by people who hold positions of power or authority

korruption,  muta

korruption, muta

Ex: Weak oversight allowed corruption to spread through the agency. 
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crisis
crisis
[Substantiv]

a period of serious difficulty or danger that requires immediate action

kris, nödläge

kris, nödläge

Ex: During a crisis, it is important to remain calm and focused. 
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equality
equality
[Substantiv]

the state of having the same rights, opportunities, treatment, or social status as others

jämlikhet,  likhet

jämlikhet, likhet

Ex: Students discussed equality of opportunity in education. 
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freedom
freedom
[Substantiv]

the right to act, say, or think as one desires without being stopped, controlled, or restricted

frihet

frihet

Ex: The movement sought to protect the freedom of the press. 
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gender gap
gender gap
[Substantiv]

the differences between men and women's rights, opportunities, and treatment in society

könsgap, genusklyfta

könsgap, genusklyfta

Ex: Bridging the gender gap in technology fields requires addressing systemic barriers and biases that deter women from pursuing careers in STEM. 

Att överbrygga könsgapet inom teknologiska områden kräver att man adresserar systemiska hinder och fördomar som avskräcker kvinnor från att söka karriärer inom STEM.

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homelessness
homelessness
[Substantiv]

the fact or condition of not having a home

hemlöshet, bostadslöshet

hemlöshet, bostadslöshet

Ex: Addressing homelessness requires both immediate relief and long-term solutions such as affordable housing. 

Att tackla hemlöshet kräver både omedelbar lättnad och långsiktiga lösningar som till exempel prisvärt boende.

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immigration
immigration
[Substantiv]

the fact or process of coming to another country to permanently live there

invandring

invandring

Ex: Immigration has been a key issue in the national debate on border security. 

Invandring har varit en nyckelfråga i den nationella debatten om gränssäkerhet.

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issue
issue
[Substantiv]

problems or difficulties that arise, especially in relation to a service or facility, which require resolution or attention

problem, svårighet

problem, svårighet

Ex: We are having an issue with the payment system. 
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malnutrition
malnutrition
[Substantiv]

a condition in which a person does not have enough food or good food to eat in order to stay healthy

undernäring, bristnäring

undernäring, bristnäring

Ex: Despite progress in recent years, malnutrition continues to be a significant challenge, highlighting the need for sustained efforts and investment in nutrition programs and policies. 

Trots framsteg de senaste åren fortsätter undernäring att vara en betydande utmaning, vilket understryker behovet av ihålliga ansträngningar och investeringar i näringsprogram och policyer.

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obesity
obesity
[Substantiv]

the condition of having such a high amount of body fat that it becomes very dangerous for one's health

fetma, övervikt

fetma, övervikt

Ex: Addressing obesity requires a multifaceted approach that includes promoting healthy eating habits, regular physical activity, and community-wide initiatives. 

Fetma kräver en mångfacetterad strategi som inkluderar att främja hälsosamma matvanor, regelbunden fysisk aktivitet och samhällsomfattande initiativ.

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overpopulation
overpopulation
[Substantiv]

a situation where the number of people living in a particular area is more than the capacity of the environment to support them

överbefolkning, befolkningsöverskott

överbefolkning, befolkningsöverskott

Ex: Overpopulation contributes to increased competition for jobs and resources. 

Överbefolkning bidrar till ökad konkurrens om jobb och resurser.

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peer pressure
peer pressure
[Substantiv]

a strong feeling to seek approval from people of one's age by doing what they do or by behaving like them

grupptryck, influens från jämnåriga

grupptryck, influens från jämnåriga

Ex: Parents and educators play a crucial role in teaching young people how to recognize and respond to peer pressure in healthy and constructive ways. 

Föräldrar och lärare spelar en avgörande roll i att lära unga människor hur man känner igen och svarar på grupptryck på hälsosamma och konstruktiva sätt.

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poverty
poverty
[Substantiv]

the condition of lacking enough money or income to afford basic needs like food, clothing, etc.

fattigdom

fattigdom

Ex: The family struggled to escape poverty after losing their main source of income. 
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racism
racism
[Substantiv]

harmful or unfair actions, words, or thoughts directed at people of different races, often based on the idea that one's own race is more intelligent, moral, or worthy

Ex: Racism in the police force has been a long-standing issue. 
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security
security
[Substantiv]

the state of being protected or having protection against any types of danger

säkerhet

säkerhet

Ex: The company increased security around the building. 
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sexism
sexism
[Substantiv]

the belief or behavior that one sex is less important, capable, or valuable than the other

sexism, könsdiskriminering

sexism, könsdiskriminering

Ex: Many campaigns aim to challenge everyday sexism in society. 

Många kampanjer syftar till att utmana det vardagliga sexismen i samhället.

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shortage
shortage
[Substantiv]

a situation in which there is not enough of something that is needed or wanted

brist,  knapphet

brist, knapphet

Ex: There is a growing shortage of affordable housing in the city. 
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modern slavery
modern slavery
[Substantiv]

a situation in which people are forced work against their will through threats or violence that prevents them from escaping

modernt slaveri, modern tvångsarbete

modernt slaveri, modern tvångsarbete

Ex: Modern slavery thrives in environments where vulnerable populations lack legal protections, economic opportunities, or social support networks. 

Modernt slaveri frodas i miljöer där sårbara befolkningar saknar rättsligt skydd, ekonomiska möjligheter eller sociala stödnätverk.

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social inequality
social inequality
[Substantiv]

the unjust and unequal distribution of wealth and opportunities in a society, often based on factors such as race, gender, ethnicity, etc.

social ojämlikhet, samhällelig orättvisa

social ojämlikhet, samhällelig orättvisa

Ex: Social inequality undermines social cohesion and stability, hindering the overall progress and well-being of society as a whole. 

Social ojämlikhet underminerar social sammanhållning och stabilitet, vilket hindrar samhällets övergripande framsteg och välbefinnande.

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stability
stability
[Substantiv]

the state or quality of being steady, secure, and unlikely to move or change suddenly

Ex: Children often benefit from stability in their home lives. 
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social service
social service
[Substantiv]

services or activities that are intended to help people with financial or family problems, provided by the government

social service, social hjälp

social service, social hjälp

Ex: Governments, nonprofits, and community groups collaborate to develop and implement effective social service initiatives tailored to meet the unique needs of diverse populations. 

Regeringar, ideella organisationer och samhällsgrupper samarbetar för att utveckla och implementera effektiva initiativ för sociala tjänster som är anpassade för att möta de unika behoven hos olika befolkningsgrupper.

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welfare
welfare
[Substantiv]

efforts, policies, or procedures designed to promote the basic well-being of people, often by providing services or protections

social välfärd, social trygghet

social välfärd, social trygghet

Ex: The city expanded its welfare services for low-income families. 
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to protest

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

protestera, demonstrera

protestera, demonstrera

Ex: Activists peacefully marched to protest racial injustice and advocate for equality. 
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war
war
[Substantiv]

a competitive or aggressive situation between people, groups, companies, etc.

krig,  konflikt

krig, konflikt

Ex: The artist felt at war with their own creativity, struggling to find inspiration. 
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drug
drug
[Substantiv]

any illegal substance that people take in order to experience its mental or physical effects

drog, narkotika

drog, narkotika

Ex: The use of drugs can lead to devastating consequences, including overdose, incarceration, and fractured relationships. 
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damage
damage
[Substantiv]

harmful effects caused by an action, event, or situation

skada, skadegörelse

skada, skadegörelse

Ex: The data breach caused serious damage to the company's reputation. 
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brain drain
brain drain
[Substantiv]

a situation in which highly intelligent or skilled people of a country move to another country so that they can live a better life

brain drain, förlust av högutbildade

brain drain, förlust av högutbildade

Ex: Policies to reduce brain drain include better salaries, research opportunities, and career development programs. 

Policyer för att minska brain drain inkluderar bättre löner, forskningsmöjligheter och karriärutvecklingsprogram.

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ignorant
ignorant
[adjektiv]

unaware or uninformed because of a lack of relevant knowledge

okunnig, omedveten

okunnig, omedveten

Ex: Tourists are often ignorant of local customs. 

Turister är ofta okunniga om lokala seder.

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