Fourth world

Definition

The Fourth World refers to subpopulations socially excluded from global society, often indigenous groups or minorities facing extreme poverty and marginalization. These communities are distinguished not just by their economic status but also by their cultural, political, and social isolation from mainstream development.

Related terms

Global Inequality:

The unequal distribution of resources among individuals and countries across the world, often leading to disparities in wealth, health, and quality of life.

Social Exclusion:

A process through which individuals or groups are systematically blocked from rights, opportunities, and resources that are normally available to members of a different group, leading to an inability to participate fully in the major activities of society.

Indigenous Peoples: Ethnic groups who are the original inhabitants of a given region, having distinct cultures, languages, and traditions that predate colonialism and modern state formation