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44 Examples of a Disadvantage

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A disadvantage is an unfavorable position that makes it more difficult to thrive and achieve goals. These include social, economic, personal and situational disadvantages that make things more difficult for a person or community. Disadvantages are negative but in some cases people will find that they lead to strengths and long term successes. The following are common examples of a disadvantage.
Bullying
Community Exclusion
Criminal Record
Cultural Exclusion
Disabilities
Discrimination
Emotional Wellbeing
Environmental Injustice
Hazardous Occupations
Health Problems
Illiteracy
Immigration Status
Injuries
Injustice
Interpersonal Conflict
Lack of Cultural Capital
Lack of Education
Lack of Family Support
Lack of Financial Resources
Lack of Free Time (e.g. working two jobs)
Lack of Infrastructure
Lack of Rights and Freedom
Lack of Security
Lack of Social Connections & Support
Language Proficiency
Learning Disabilities
Low Income
Low Self-Image
Oppression
Personal Crises
Personal Loss
Physical Appearance
Physical Limitations
Poor Living Conditions
Poor Social Skills
Poor Working Conditions
Poverty
Racism / Systemic Racism
Social Distress
Social Exclusion
Social Instability
Unemployment
Unsafe Environments
Victim of Crime
The list above isn't exhaustive.
In some cases, disadvantages can be mitigated or overcome by building advantages such as knowledge, talent, skills, relationships, assets, positions and character strengths.
Societies may seek to mitigate certain types of disadvantage. For example, a minimum income that reduces the crushing disadvantage of poverty.

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