disadvantaged

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She also framed DEI as the viewpoint “that the exclusion of historically disadvantaged groups is undesirable.”

From Slate • May 14, 2026

Ross also highlighted how small grocers are even further disadvantaged when compared to retailers that are not strictly grocers, like Walmart or Target, which can offset low margins on food with other, high-profit-margin goods.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

“Delays only hurt vulnerable patients and their families, foster fraud and cause problems for legitimate operators that provide essential services, especially in rural and disadvantaged communities,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

BJP MP K Laxman has told reporters the government plans to carry out delimitation on a "pro-rata" basis to ensure no state - especially in the south - is disadvantaged.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The University of Michigan law school, like many elite US educational institutions, uses a policy of affirmative action when it comes to applicants from disadvantaged backgrounds.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell