Society

Definition

Society refers to a group of individuals who share a common culture or way of life within a specific geographic area. It involves people interacting with each other through social institutions such as family structures, educational systems, governments, economies, etc.

Related terms

Culture: The shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, symbols, and artifacts that characterize a particular group or society.

Social Stratification: The division of society into different hierarchical levels based on factors like income, education level or occupation.

Social Change: Refers to alterations over time in societal patterns of behavior or structure due to various factors such as technology advancements or cultural shifts.