Society

the action of separating or isolating things from others

The segregation of waste helps with recycling efficiency.

the practice of treating a person or different categories of people less fairly than others

The company faced a lawsuit for discrimination against female employees.

to unfairly influence someone's opinion or judgment about someone or something

Her negative experiences prejudiced her against people from that particular ethnicity.

to unfairly influence or manipulate something or someone in favor of one particular opinion or point of view

She biased the hiring process by favoring candidates from her alma mater.

a situation where there is a lack of fairness or equal treatment between individuals or groups

the fundamental change of power, government, etc. in a country by people, particularly involving violence

The revolution led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of a republic.

the ability to move easily or be freely moved from one place, job, etc. to another

Mobility in the workforce allows employees to find new job opportunities across industries.

the support given by the members of a group to each other because of sharing the same opinions, feelings, goals, etc.

The workers stood together in solidarity to demand fair wages and better working conditions.

efforts, policies, or procedures designed to promote the basic well-being of people, often by providing services or protections

The government invested in welfare programs for disadvantaged communities.

the fundamental values and beliefs that influence and guide the behavior and attitudes of a person, group, or organization

The company’s ethos emphasizes innovation and sustainability.

the state of belonging to a certain ethnic group

The census form asked respondents to indicate their ethnicity.

the statistical characteristics of a population, such as age, gender, and ethnicity

The new marketing strategy aims to target a younger demographic.

a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority

The elite gathered at the exclusive club for their annual meeting.

the class of people who do physical labor as a job, especially in factories or industries

According to Marxist theory, the proletariat represents the working class who do not own the means of production.

the society's middle class

The bourgeoisie in the 19th century played a significant role in shaping economic and social structures.

the act of adhering to established norms, protocols, and standardized behaviors within a social system or institution

The company values conformity to its strict dress code.

people in the highest class of society who have a lot of power and wealth and usually high ranks and titles

The event was attended by members of the aristocracy in elegant attire.

an individual who actively participates in and contributes to the civic and social affairs of their community or nation

the social process by which an individual or group is pushed to the edges of society, limiting their access to resources and influence

Economic policies led to the marginalization of rural communities.

a way of referring to the group of people who were born in the 1960s and 1970s

a way of referring to the group of people who were born in the 1980s and early 1990s

a way of referring to the group of people who were born in the 1980s and early 1990s

a scientist who studies human beings, especially their societies, cultures, languages, and physical development, both past and present

The anthropologist spent years living among the tribe to understand their customs.

to be one's property

The antique clock belongs to my grandmother.

the social class between the upper and lower classes that includes professional and business people

the social class consisting of people with the lowest position in society and the least money

a social group made up of people who hold the highest social position and are usually quite wealthy

a social class that consists of people with low incomes who do manual or industrial work

to show disagreement by taking action or expressing it verbally, particularly in public

Employees decided to protest the unfair working conditions by organizing a strike.