Social Deprivation - a political and/or economic policy that seeks to enrich the wealthiest members of a society by minimizing the upkeep of the public commons and social institutions - especially those providing services and regulation related to health, impoverishment and education.
As a result of the Governor's policy of Social Deprivation, tax revenue that should have gone to road and bridge repair was instead given to the wealthiest citizens of the state in the form of a millionaire tax break.
by maximo hudson August 14, 2011
Get the Social Deprivationmug. A conversational style designed to let everyone in the conversation establish his or her net worth by the end, which is usually pretty close to the beginning, of the conversation.
Marlene was so adept at social networthing that by the end of her third remark even her wealthier friends began to feel a little disadvantaged.
by Rex Ruthier August 7, 2009
Get the social networthingmug. aka "SI." A person who strives to provide proof of the existence of emerging societal conditions in the context of how these conditions function wihtin various strata of society. A social illuminatrix will dig into the sand or through web pages relating to current and upcoming trends. This person fosters understanding between persons of varying background, interests, ages and belief in a non-judgmental format.
Social illuminatrix Ralph Rossberg spoke to our parents of teens church group tonight as social illuminatrix on the subject of "emo." Most of the parents had never heard the term and those that had were only partially understanding of the broad implications of "emo" in regards to music, dress, personality and social identity.
by Marthakay July 16, 2008
Get the social illuminatrixmug. When you wake up clear in the head and feeling great otherwise, this is the sick feeling you get in the morning that you may have made a complete ass of yourself at the party the night before or offended several people you had never met before.
Guest: "Hey man, did I make a complete ass out of myself around your friends last night? I was pretty trashed."
Host: "No bud, you were actually pretty mellow. You just have a social hangover."
Host: "No bud, you were actually pretty mellow. You just have a social hangover."
by BusyHunter October 18, 2008
Get the Social Hangovermug. A person, who sets it upon themselves to merge into a friendship group who do not want them and exclude some members and try to replace friends within the group. They usually lack sicial skills, an understanding of personal space and are extremely nosy.
by Blaaarrrgghh March 13, 2014
Get the social predatormug. A "Big Tent" definition of Democratic Socialism, that includes Bernie Sanders, AOC, me, and maybe you:
A democratic process of defining, shaping, and implementing shared agreements to ensure that (A) The essential needs of every individual and community are met*, (B) Every individual/organization does and gives their fair share in support of healthy, safe, and functioning communities, and (C) Every individual/organization/community/nation considers their impact on their neighbors, resources, and planet.
A participatory, non-exploitative, and regenerative system of economics that supports individual, community, and planetary well-being.
*Essential Needs: Housing, water, food, safety, health care (including physical, mental, and dental health), education/childcare, transportation, communications, banking, and retirement/disability income.
A democratic process of defining, shaping, and implementing shared agreements to ensure that (A) The essential needs of every individual and community are met*, (B) Every individual/organization does and gives their fair share in support of healthy, safe, and functioning communities, and (C) Every individual/organization/community/nation considers their impact on their neighbors, resources, and planet.
A participatory, non-exploitative, and regenerative system of economics that supports individual, community, and planetary well-being.
*Essential Needs: Housing, water, food, safety, health care (including physical, mental, and dental health), education/childcare, transportation, communications, banking, and retirement/disability income.
Democratic Socialism empowers the democratic majority to end the exploitative, unsustainable, and non-regenerative behaviors of individuals, organizations, and governments in support of individual, community, and planetary well-being.
by Bay Area Person February 18, 2019
Get the Democratic Socialismmug. A person who is extremly attractive, and cares way too much about their social life and disregards everything else.
by OMgitsnipote May 28, 2010
Get the social nerdmug.