Disadvantaged group
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-008092
Lacking in the basic resources or cal and educational facilities, civil rights) believed to be necessary for an equal position in society. (After Webster 1963) The current term used by the Federal government for what has in the past been called "poor" and "under-privileged". It covers more than the economic conditions associated with "poor" and does not have the implication of social or economic oppression contained in "underprivileged."
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-008092 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Biological substances |
| References | E. C. T; USDA Forest Service Wildland Planning Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-008092",
"term": "Disadvantaged group",
"field": "Environment",
"term_source": "Disadvantaged Group",
"definition": "Lacking in the basic resources or cal and educational facilities, civil rights) believed to be necessary for an equal position in society. (After Webster 1963) The current term used by the Federal government for what has in the past been called \"poor\" and \"under-privileged\". It covers more than the economic conditions associated with \"poor\" and does not have the implication of social or economic oppression contained in \"underprivileged.\"",
"subject": "Biological substances",
"references": [
"E. C. T; USDA Forest Service Wildland Planning Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/disadvantaged-group/"
}
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