When poor farmers are forced off their land in favor of larger-scale operations, this is often referred to in terms of ______.

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De-peasantization refers to the process where small-scale farmers, often referred to as peasants, are forced off their land, leading to a decline in small-scale farming in favor of larger agricultural operations. This term specifically captures the socio-economic shifts that displace smallholder farmers.

When Poor Farmers Are Forced Off Their Land in Favor