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Nödvändigt Ordförråd för TOEFL - Samhälle och sociala frågor

Här kommer du att lära dig några engelska ord om samhället och sociala frågor, såsom "aristokrati", "tolerans", "feminism" etc., som behövs för TOEFL-provet.

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Essential Words Needed for TOEFL
class
[Substantiv]

a group of people having the same economic or social status in a particular society

klass, socialt skikt

klass, socialt skikt

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aristocracy
[Substantiv]

people in the highest class of society who have a lot of power and wealth and usually high ranks and titles

aristokrati, adel

aristokrati, adel

Ex: The aristocracy opposed many social reforms that threatened their privileges .**Aristokratin** motsatte sig många sociala reformer som hotade deras privilegier.
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noble
[adjektiv]

belonging to the highest social or political class

ädla, aristokratisk

ädla, aristokratisk

Ex: Despite their noble status , the family was known for their humility and generosity towards their subjects .Trots sin **adliga** status var familjen känd för sin ödmjukhet och generositet mot sina undersåtar.
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civil
[adjektiv]

related to the citizens of a country

medborgerlig, civil

medborgerlig, civil

Ex: Civil discourse is essential for resolving societal conflicts peacefully .**Medborgerlig** diskurs är avgörande för att lösa samhällskonflikter fredligt.
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citizen
[Substantiv]

someone whose right of belonging to a particular state is legally recognized either because they are born there or are naturalized

medborgare, statsborgare

medborgare, statsborgare

Ex: The law applies to all citizens, regardless of their background .Lagen gäller för alla **medborgare**, oavsett deras bakgrund.
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status
[Substantiv]

someone or something's professional or social position relative to that of others

status, position

status, position

Ex: She worked hard to achieve a higher status in her career.Hon arbetade hårt för att uppnå en högre **status** i sin karriär.
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welfare
[Substantiv]

a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.

socialbidrag, välfärd

socialbidrag, välfärd

Ex: He applied for welfare after his injury prevented him from working .Han ansökte om **socialbidrag** efter att hans skada hindrade honom från att arbeta.
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tolerance
[Substantiv]

willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own

tolerans

tolerans

Ex: The festival celebrated cultural tolerance, showcasing traditions from various ethnic groups .Festivalen hyllade kulturell **tolerans**, visade traditioner från olika etniska grupper.
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philanthropy
[Substantiv]

the activity of helping people, particularly financially

filantropi

filantropi

Ex: His philanthropy helped countless families .Hans **filantropi** hjälpte otaliga familjer.
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sexuality
[Substantiv]

the qualities and activities that are related to sex

sexualitet, sexliv

sexualitet, sexliv

Ex: Discussing sexuality openly and respectfully promotes understanding and supports individuals in embracing their identities and experiences .Att diskutera **sexualitet** öppet och respektfullt främjar förståelse och stödjer individer i att omfamna sina identiteter och erfarenheter.
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gender
[Substantiv]

the fact or condition of being male, female or non-binary that people identify themselves with based on social and cultural roles

kön

kön

Ex: Society often expects people to conform to traditional gender roles in terms of behavior and appearance.Samhället förväntar sig ofta att människor ska anpassa sig till traditionella **könsroller** när det gäller beteende och utseende.
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feminine
[adjektiv]

related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with women

feminin, kvinnlig

feminin, kvinnlig

Ex: David was drawn to the feminine energy of the artwork , which conveyed a sense of serenity and peace .David drogs till konstverket **feminina** energi, som förmedlade en känsla av lugn och frid.
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masculine
[adjektiv]

related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with men

maskulin, manlig

maskulin, manlig

Ex: The masculine scent of the cologne reminded Sarah of her father, evoking feelings of warmth and nostalgia.Den **maskulina** doften av eau de colognen påminde Sarah om hennes far och väckte känslor av värme och nostalgi.
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feminism
[Substantiv]

the movement that supports equal treatment of men and women and believes women should have the same rights and opportunities

feminism

feminism

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race
[Substantiv]

each of the main groups into which humans can be divided based on their physical attributes such as the color of their skin

ras, etnisk grupp

ras, etnisk grupp

Ex: Despite advances in understanding human genetics , race continues to play a significant role in society , influencing everything from social interactions to access to resources .Trots framsteg i förståelsen av människans genetik fortsätter **ras** att spela en betydande roll i samhället och påverkar allt från sociala interaktioner till tillgång till resurser.
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ethnicity
[Substantiv]

the state of belonging to a certain ethnic group

etnicitet

etnicitet

Ex: The festival showcases music , food , and art from various ethnicities around the world .Festivalen visar upp musik, mat och konst från olika **etniciteter** runt om i världen.
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multicultural
[adjektiv]

relating to or involving several different cultures

mångkulturell

mångkulturell

Ex: The company fosters a multicultural work environment , valuing diversity and inclusion .
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global village
[Substantiv]

‌the whole world considered as a small place because of being closely connected by modern communication systems

global by, världsby

global by, världsby

Ex: The concept of the global village emphasizes the need for cooperation and collaboration among nations to address common challenges and promote peace and prosperity for all .Begreppet **global by** betonar behovet av samarbete och samverkan mellan nationer för att hantera gemensamma utmaningar och främja fred och välstånd för alla.
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inequality
[Substantiv]

a situation where there is a lack of fairness or equal treatment between individuals or groups

ojämlikhet

ojämlikhet

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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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to unfairly treat a person or group of people based on their sex, race, etc.

diskriminera

diskriminera

Ex: The school was criticized for discriminating against students of certain religious backgrounds .Skolan kritiserades för att **diskriminera** elever från vissa religiösa bakgrunder.
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diversity
[Substantiv]

the practice of involving many people from different cultures, social backgrounds, sexual orientations, etc.

mångfald

mångfald

Ex: The school 's commitment to diversity is shown through its inclusive curriculum and extracurricular activities .Skolans engagemang för **mångfald** visas genom dess inkluderande läroplan och fritidsaktiviteter.
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superior
[adjektiv]

higher in status or rank in comparison with someone or something else

överlägsen, högre

överlägsen, högre

Ex: The superior diplomat represents the country in high-level international negotiations .Den **överlägsna** diplomaten representerar landet i högnivåförhandlingar internationellt.
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inferior
[adjektiv]

lower in rank or status in comparison with someone or something else

underlägsen, underordnad

underlägsen, underordnad

Ex: The team 's performance was deemed inferior to the competing teams in the tournament .Lagets prestation ansågs vara **sämre** än de konkurrerande lagen i turneringen.
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segregation
[Substantiv]

the policy of separating a group of people from the rest based on racial, sexual, or religious grounds and discriminating against them

segregation

segregation

Ex: The festival showcases music, food, and art from various ethnicities around the world.Festivalen visar musik, mat och konst från olika etniciteter runt om i världen.
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homelessness
[Substantiv]

the fact or condition of not having a home

hemlöshet, bostadslöshet

hemlöshet, bostadslöshet

Ex: She dedicated her career to raising awareness about homelessness and advocating for policy changes .Hon ägnade sin karriär åt att öka medvetenheten om **hemlöshet** och förespråka policyförändringar.
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sexism
[Substantiv]

an unfair treatment based on the belief that one gender, particularly female, is weaker, less intelligent, or less important than the other

sexism, könsdiskriminering

sexism, könsdiskriminering

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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

rasism, rasdiskriminering

rasism, rasdiskriminering

Ex: Racism in the police force has been a long-standing issue .**Rasism** inom polisen har länge varit ett problem.
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alcoholism
[Substantiv]

a medical condition caused by drinking an excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis

alkoholism, alkoholmissbruk

alkoholism, alkoholmissbruk

Ex: Research has shown a correlation between stress and an increased risk of alcoholism.Forskning har visat ett samband mellan stress och en ökad risk för **alkoholism**.
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addiction
[Substantiv]

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

beroende, missbruk

beroende, missbruk

Ex: Overcoming addiction requires commitment , perseverance , and ongoing support from healthcare professionals , friends , and family members .Att övervinna **beroende** kräver engagemang, uthållighet och pågående stöd från hälso- och sjukvårdspersonal, vänner och familjemedlemmar.
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demonstration
[Substantiv]

a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting

demonstration

demonstration

Ex: The political party organized a demonstration to protest against corruption in government .Det politiska partiet organiserade en **demonstration** för att protestera mot korruption i regeringen.
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minority
[Substantiv]

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

minoritet

minoritet

Ex: He is researching the history of minority communities in the area .Han forskar om historien om **minoritets**samhällen i området.
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prejudice
[Substantiv]

an unreasonable opinion or judgment based on dislike felt for a person, group, etc., particularly because of their race, sex, etc.

fördom, partiskhet

fördom, partiskhet

Ex: The novel explores themes of prejudice and social inequality .Romanen utforskar teman av **fördomar** och social ojämlikhet.
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starvation
[Substantiv]

a situation where a person or animal dies or greatly suffers from having no food for a long time

svält, död genom svält

svält, död genom svält

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slum
[Substantiv]

(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition

slum, kåkstad

slum, kåkstad

Ex: The government is implementing programs to improve living conditions in slums.Regeringen genomför program för att förbättra levnadsvillkoren i **slumområden**.
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shelter
[Substantiv]

a place in which very poor people are provided with food and housing

skydd, husvagn

skydd, husvagn

Ex: They created a temporary shelter for those affected by the disaster .De skapade ett tillfälligt **skydd** för dem som drabbats av katastrofen.
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refugee
[Substantiv]

a person who is forced to leave their own country because of war, natural disaster, etc.

flykting, fördriven

flykting, fördriven

Ex: The refugee crisis prompted discussions on humanitarian aid and global responsibility .**Flyktingkrisen** ledde till diskussioner om humanitärt bistånd och globalt ansvar.
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community service
[Substantiv]

unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen

samhällstjänst, volontärarbete

samhällstjänst, volontärarbete

Ex: He found fulfillment in community service, knowing that his efforts were making a positive impact on those in need .Han fann uppfyllelse i **samhällstjänst**, med vetskap om att hans ansträngningar hade en positiv inverkan på de behövande.
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social worker
[Substantiv]

someone who is employed to give advice to or provide help for those with family or financial problems

socialarbetare, socialsekreterare

socialarbetare, socialsekreterare

Ex: She became a social worker to support underprivileged children .Hon blev **socialarbetare** för att stödja underprivilegierade barn.
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