Society Flashcards

(50 cards)

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society

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A group of people living together in organized communities.

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community

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A group of people living in the same area or having shared interests.

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social norms

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Accepted behaviors in a society or group.

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values

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Beliefs or principles that people consider important.

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culture

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The ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society or group.

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tradition

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Customs passed down through generations.

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custom

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A usual way of behaving or doing something.

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generation

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A group of people born around the same time.

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demographic

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A particular segment of the population (e.g., age, gender).

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multicultural

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Consisting of several cultural or ethnic groups.

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diversity

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Variety, especially in terms of culture or ethnicity.

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discrimination

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Unfair treatment of people based on group characteristics (e.g., race, gender).

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inequality

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Lack of equality between people or groups.

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poverty

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The state of being extremely poor.

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wealth gap

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The difference between rich and poor in a society.

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social class

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A division of society based on economic or social status.

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privilege

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Special rights or advantages available to a certain group.

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underprivileged

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Not having the same standard of living or rights as others.

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social mobility

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The ability to move between social classes.

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urbanization

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The increase in population in urban areas.

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rural

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Relating to the countryside.

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migration

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Movement of people from one place to another.

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immigration

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Moving into a new country to live.

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emigration

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Leaving one’s country to live in another.

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refugee
A person who flees their country due to war or persecution.
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integration
The process of combining into a society.
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segregation
Keeping different groups apart.
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crime
An act against the law.
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criminal
A person who commits a crime.
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offender
Someone who breaks the law.
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justice
Fair treatment under the law.
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law
Rules made by a government.
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punishment
A penalty for breaking the law or rules.
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rehabilitation
Restoring someone to normal life after punishment or addiction.
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equality
Treating everyone the same, regardless of differences.
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civil rights
The rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.
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protest
A public demonstration against something.
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activism
The practice of taking direct action to support a cause.
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social issue
A problem that affects many people in a society.
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homelessness
The condition of not having a permanent home.
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unemployment
The state of not having a job.
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healthcare access
The ability to receive medical services.
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education gap
The difference in educational achievement among different groups.
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domestic violence
Abuse within a household or family.
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gender equality
Equal rights and opportunities for all genders.
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aging population
An increasing number of elderly people in a society.
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public services
Services provided by the government to the public (e.g., transport, hospitals).
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government
The ruling body of a nation or community.
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policy
A course of action adopted by a government or organization.
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civic responsibility
The duty of citizens to contribute to their society.