underrepresented

Meanings

• adjective

  Not having adequate representation or recognition in a particular field, community, or society.

  - "Women have been underrepresented in leadership roles for decades."
  - "Minority groups are often underrepresented in educational institutions."

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Variants

List of all variants of underrepresented that leads to same result
underrepresentation , underrepresentations , underrepresented

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Etymology

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From the phrase 'under-represented', meaning 'not adequately represented'.

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Trivia

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1. Underrepresentation can lead to a lack of understanding and empathy towards marginalized groups.

2. In some cases, underrepresentation can be intentional, such as in gerrymandering or quota systems.

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Related Concepts

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1. Equality: Underrepresentation is a barrier to achieving equal representation and opportunities for all.

2. Diversity: Underrepresentation can lead to a lack of diversity and inclusion in various domains.

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Culture

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Underrepresentation is a critical issue in various domains such as education, politics, and employment.

How to Memorize "underrepresented"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people not having enough seats at a table or being excluded from a meeting.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of not being fairly represented or recognized.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Under-represented equals Unfairly Treated' to remember the definition.

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