Society
Society
Society (pronunciation: /səˈsaɪəti/) is a group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same spatial or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.
Etymology
The term "society" comes from the Latin word "societas", which means a "friendly association with others". It was borrowed into Middle English around the 15th century.
Definition
Societies are characterized by patterns of relationships (social relations) between individuals who share a distinctive culture and institutions. A given society may be described as the sum total of such relationships among its constituent of members.
Related Terms
- Culture: The set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization or group.
- Social interaction: The process by which people act and react in relation to others.
- Social group: Two or more people who interact with one another, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity.
- Political authority: A form of rule or governance exercised through societal institutions with the power to make and enforce laws.
- Cultural expectations: The shared beliefs and norms within a society about what is acceptable or unacceptable, important or unimportant, right or wrong.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Society
- Wikipedia's article - Society
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