Society Flashcards
(50 cards)
society
A group of people living together in organized communities.
community
A group of people living in the same area or having shared interests.
social norms
Accepted behaviors in a society or group.
values
Beliefs or principles that people consider important.
culture
The ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society or group.
tradition
Customs passed down through generations.
custom
A usual way of behaving or doing something.
generation
A group of people born around the same time.
demographic
A particular segment of the population (e.g., age, gender).
multicultural
Consisting of several cultural or ethnic groups.
diversity
Variety, especially in terms of culture or ethnicity.
discrimination
Unfair treatment of people based on group characteristics (e.g., race, gender).
inequality
Lack of equality between people or groups.
poverty
The state of being extremely poor.
wealth gap
The difference between rich and poor in a society.
social class
A division of society based on economic or social status.
privilege
Special rights or advantages available to a certain group.
underprivileged
Not having the same standard of living or rights as others.
social mobility
The ability to move between social classes.
urbanization
The increase in population in urban areas.
rural
Relating to the countryside.
migration
Movement of people from one place to another.
immigration
Moving into a new country to live.
emigration
Leaving one’s country to live in another.