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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.
Obstacles
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