class tourism
The term "class tourism" often carries a critical connotation, highlighting the dynamics of privilege and the potential for exploitation when individuals from higher social classes visit or engage with lower-class environments.
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Definition
C1Social Behavior
(critical, informal)When people from affluent backgrounds engage with lower-class lifestyles or cultures, often for entertainment or curiosity, without fully understanding or respecting their origins.
Example
- Many criticize class tourism for its potential to trivialize the struggles of the working class.
B2Tourism
(neutral, informal)The act of visiting areas representative of a different social class to observe or experience their way of life.
Example
- Class tourism can sometimes provide valuable insights into different socioeconomic conditions.
Similar
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