Refusenik
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The word refusenik entered English language as a part of the Cold War lexicon to refer to those who were refused certain human rights, notably forbidden to emigrate. Later, its usage was appropriated to apply to those who refuse to participate in compulsory activities, such as army service, see conscientious objector.
Etymologically, it is a portmanteau of the English language word "refuse" and the Russian suffix "-nik" (-ник), typifying person's activity.
- Refusenik (Soviet Union): Jewish citizens of the former Soviet Union who were refused permission to emigrate.
- Refusenik in Israel: Israeli conscientious objectors who object to service in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) under certain conditions.
- Individuals who refuse to accept a British national identity card
- The term refusenik has also been adopted by a controversial Muslim writer, Irshad Manji, who describes herself as a Muslim refusenik who opposes fundamentalist Islam.
- The term computer refusenik can also be used to refer to anyone who refuses to use the computers.
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