Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Society and Social Issues
Here you will learn some English words about society and social issues, such as "aristocracy", "tolerance", "feminism", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
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people in the highest class of society who have a lot of power and wealth and usually high ranks and titles
belonging to the highest social or political class
someone whose right of belonging to a particular state is legally recognized either because they are born there or are naturalized
someone or something's professional or social position relative to that of others
a financial aid provided by the government for people who are sick, unemployed, etc.
willingness to accept behavior or opinions that are against one's own
the activity of helping people, particularly financially
the qualities and activities that are related to sex
the fact or condition of being male, female or non-binary that people identify themselves with based on social and cultural roles
related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with women
related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with men
the movement that supports equal treatment of men and women and believes women should have the same rights and opportunities
each of the main groups into which humans can be divided based on their physical attributes such as the color of their skin
the state of belonging to a certain ethnic group
relating to or involving several different cultures
the whole world considered as a small place because of being closely connected by modern communication systems
a situation where there is a lack of fairness or equal treatment between individuals or groups
the differences between men and women's rights, opportunities, and treatment in society
to unfairly treat a person or group of people based on their sex, race, etc.
the practice of involving many people from different cultures, social backgrounds, sexual orientations, etc.
lower in rank or status in comparison with someone or something else
a social system or practice that keeps minority groups separate from the majority, often through separate facilities or services
the fact or condition of not having a home
an unfair treatment based on the belief that one gender, particularly female, is weaker, less intelligent, or less important than the other
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
a medical condition caused by drinking an excessive amounts of alcohol on a regular basis
the inability to stop using or doing something, particularly something harmful or unhealthy
a display of support for or protest against something or someone by a march or public meeting
a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society
an unreasonable opinion or judgment based on dislike felt for a person, group, etc., particularly because of their race, sex, etc.
a situation where a person or animal dies or greatly suffers from having no food for a long time
(often plural) a very poor and overpopulated area of a city or town in which the houses are not in good condition
a place in which very poor people are provided with food and housing
a person who is forced to leave their own country because of war, natural disaster, etc.
unpaid work done either as a form of punishment by a criminal or as a voluntary service by a citizen
someone who is employed to give advice to or provide help for those with family or financial problems