social upheaval
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Describes a time of significant disruption to social structures and norms.
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- The revolution brought about a period of massive social upheaval.
- Economic inequality can often lead to widespread social upheaval.
- The country is currently experiencing significant social upheaval.
- Historians have studied the causes of social upheaval in the 19th century.
- Many families suffered greatly during the years of social upheaval.
- The government introduced reforms to prevent further social upheaval.
- Rapid technological change can sometimes result in social upheaval.
- War often brings political instability and social upheaval.
- She wrote a novel set against the backdrop of social upheaval.
- We must work together to maintain stability amidst social upheaval.