Backward class এর অর্থ বাংলায় হলো পিছুপানো শ্রেণী। (Noun, /bæk.wərd klɑːs/)
Definition
Backward class refers to a social group or community that is considered to be socially and economically disadvantaged or backward in comparison to others. It is a term used to describe a section of society that has historically faced discrimination and has been marginalized.
Synonyms
- Underprivileged (অসুবিধাজনক)
- Disadvantaged (সুবিধাহীন)
- Deprived (বঞ্চিত)
- Oppressed (অত্যাচারিত)
Antonyms
- Privileged (সুবিধাপ্রাপ্ত)
- Advantaged (সুবিধাপ্রাপ্ত)
- Empowered (ক্ষমতাপ্রাপ্ত)
- Prosperous (সমৃদ্ধ)
Origin
The concept of backward class originated in India as a means to address social inequality and uplift the marginalized sections of society. It was introduced through various government policies and initiatives aimed at providing affirmative action and reservation in education, employment, and politics for these communities.
Nearby Words
- Backward (Adjective)
- Backwardness (Noun)
- Backwardly (Adverb)
- Backwardnesses (Noun)
Backward class in Literature Quotes
- “The backward classes are the backbone of our nation, and it is our duty to uplift them.” – Rabindranath Tagore (পিছুপানো শ্রেণীগুলি আমাদের দেশের পীঠপাত এবং তাদের উন্নয়ন করা আমাদের দায়িত্ব।)
- “Education is the key to empower the backward classes and bring about social change.” – Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (শিক্ষা হলো পিছুপানো শ্রেণীদের ক্ষমতাপ্রাপ্ত করার এবং সামাজিক পরিবর্তন আনার চাবি।)
Backward class Meaning in different languages
- Bengali: পিছুপানো শ্রেণী
- Hindi: पिछड़ा वर्ग
- Nepali: पिछडा वर्ग
- Urdu: پچھڑا طبقہ
- Tamil: பின்னணி வகுப்பு
- Telugu: విపరీత వర్గం
- Arabic: الطبقة الخلفية
- Chinese: 落后阶级
- Japanese: 後進階級
- Russian: отсталый класс
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