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Social Issues and Identity - Protest & Unemployment

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rioter
rioter
[noun]

a person who takes part in violent public disturbances or protests

Ex: The rioter threw stones. 
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rioting
rioting
[noun]

violent or chaotic behavior by a group of people

Ex: Rioting broke out after the football match. 
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to strike
to strike
[Verb]

to stop working as a sign of protest against some work issues, such as low wages, poor working conditions, etc.

Ex: The workers decided to strike for better pay and benefits. 
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benefit
benefit
[noun]

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

Ex: He was able to receive benefits while he searched for a new job after being laid off. 
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between jobs
between jobs
[phrase]

the period of time when someone is temporarily unemployed or moving from one job to another

Ex: She's between jobs right now and using the time to upskill. 
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cutback
cutback
[noun]

the act of reducing the amount of something

Ex: The company announced cutbacks in staff due to budget shortages. 
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to dismiss

to remove someone from their job or position, typically due to poor performance

Ex: The company decided to dismiss several employees due to budget constraints. 
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to fire
to fire
[Verb]

to make someone leave their job, position, etc., usually as punishment

Ex: If she doesn't improve her performance, they might fire her. 
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job
job
[noun]

the work that we do regularly to earn money

Ex: He enjoys his job because it allows him to be creative. 
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job center

a government office that helps people find jobs and provides support for jobseekers

Ex: She went to the job center to look for new work opportunities. 
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jobless
jobless
[Adjective]

not having work or employment

Ex: He has been jobless for six months. 
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jobseeker
jobseeker
[noun]

an unemployed person who is searching for a job

Ex: The company organized a workshop to help jobseekers improve their interview skills. 
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out of work
out of work
[phrase]

having no job

Ex: He's been out of work for six months and is actively searching for a new job. 
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redundancy

a state of being no longer needed or useful, often due to the existence of a duplicate or replacement

Ex: The document was filled with redundancy, repeating the same points multiple times. 
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redundant
redundant
[Adjective]

no longer employed because there is no more work available or the position is no longer necessary

Ex: They offered training programs to help redundant workers find new jobs. 
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to sack
to sack
[Verb]

to dismiss someone from their job

Ex: The manager had to sack the employee for consistently violating company policies. 
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unemployed

a person who does not have a job but is able and willing to work

Ex: The unemployed registered at the local job center. 
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unemployment

the number or proportion of people in an area who do not have jobs

Ex: Unemployment in the city reached 10% last year. 
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anti-vaccine
anti-vaccine
[Adjective]

opposed to vaccination or the use of vaccines

Ex: He joined an anti-vaccine group online. 
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to demonstrate

to participate in a public gathering to express support for or opposition to a cause, idea, or policy

Ex: Thousands of citizens demonstrated in the streets to demand action on climate change. 
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demonstration

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

Ex: The demonstration against the new government policy drew thousands of participants to the city center. 
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demonstrator

someone who takes part in a public gathering to protest or to show support

Ex: The demonstrators will gather at the capitol next week to advocate for healthcare reform. 
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to march
to march
[Verb]

to walk with a large group of people as a sign of protest

Ex: The protesters chanted slogans as they marched, their voices echoing through the streets. 
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militant
militant
[Adjective]

displaying violent acts for the sake of a social or political aim

Ex: She was known for her militant stance on animal rights, often participating in protests and direct actions. 
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to protest

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

Ex: Employees decided to protest the unfair working conditions by organizing a strike. 
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protester
protester
[noun]

someone who publicly shows their disagreement or opposition toward something

Ex: The protester spoke passionately about the need for reform. 
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riot
riot
[noun]

a situation when a group of people behave violently, particularly as a protest

Ex: A peaceful demonstration turned into a violent riot after clashes broke out between protesters and counter-protesters. 
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