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Glossary
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Welfare State
The welfare state refers to a government system that provides social support, such as healthcare, education, and financial assistance, to promote well-being and reduce inequality.
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White-Collar Crime
White-collar crime refers to financially motivated, non-violent crimes committed by individuals in business or professional settings.
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Widening Participation
Widening participation refers to policies aimed at increasing access to higher education for underrepresented groups, including students from low-income backgrounds and first-generation university students.
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Working-Class Students in Higher Education
Working-class students in HE face financial, cultural, and institutional barriers, often navigating an unfamiliar academic environment.
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World-Systems Theory
Immanuel Wallerstein’s world-systems theory explains global economic inequality by dividing the world into core, semi-peripheral, and peripheral nations.
