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A classic example of goal displacement is the shift in NATO's mission from protecting Europe from a Soviet invasion to being a rapid deployment force to fight terrorism.
Homeless People
Individuals or families who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, including those living in shelters, transitional housing, or public spaces.
Gentrification
The transformation of neighborhoods from low value to high value, often leading to displacement of lower-income residents.
Deinstitutionalization
The process of replacing long-stay psychiatric hospitals with less isolated community mental health services for those diagnosed with a mental disorder or developmental disability.
Distribution Of Income
The way in which the total income of an economy is distributed among its population or the various participants in the economy.
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