Algemene Training IELTS (Band 8 en Hoger) - Maatschappij en sociale evenementen

a draining and stressful lifestyle that consists of constantly competing with others for success, wealth, power, etc. and so leaving no room for rest and pleasure

ratrace, verdringingsstrijd

a state of having no moral or social principles

anomie, gebrek aan normen

a system that divides the people of a society into different social classes based on their wealth, privilage, or profession

kaste, kastesysteem

a social club for female students in a university or college, especially in the US and Canada

sororiteit, vrouwenvereniging

someone who helps or supports someone else in certain activities or against someone else

bondgenoot, partner

the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizens in society

civics, burgerschapskunde

a resident in a particular place

inwoner, bewoner

‌the whole world considered as a small place because of being closely connected by modern communication systems

werelddorp, globaal dorp

the ordinary people with a common interest who form the foundation of a movement, organization, or political party

grassroots, basis van de samenleving

a concept that recognizes how different forms of discrimination and oppression, such as race, gender, and class, interact with each other

intersectionaliteit

the act of defining and labeling individuals or groups as different from oneself or the dominant social group

andering, andereken

a political organization of a group of people with a shared identity that is part of a larger political system itself

politieke organisatie, politeit

an old person, especially someone who is retired

senior burger, ouderen

a person that does not belong to the upper class of the society

gemeen volk, gewone burger

a person with a lower position than someone else

ondergeschikte, inferieur

the act of staying awake at night for religious purposes or to protest against something

wake, wakend

a group of people with special skills or knowledge who have been brought together to discuss, give advice, or make a decision about an issue

panel, expertgroep

a social event held with the intention of raising money for a charity or political party

fondsenwervend evenement, inzamelingsactie

a splendid public celebration

gala, feest

an elegant gathering or party that is usually held in the evening

soiree

a sense of community concern and willingness to contribute to the public good

gemeenschapsgeest, civiek gevoel

the collective value of social networks and the inclinations that arise from these networks to do things for each other

sociaal kapitaal, sociale waarde