CEFR C2 Vocabulary - Society
Here you will learn all the essential words for talking about Society, collected specifically for level C2 learners.
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caste
[noun]
a system that divides the people of a society into different social classes based on their wealth, privilage, or profession
civics
[noun]
the study of the rights, responsibilities, and duties of citizens in society
global village
[noun]
the whole world considered as a small place because of being closely connected by modern communication systems
grass roots
[noun]
the ordinary people or members of a community who have a common interest or concern and form the foundation or basis of a movement, organization, or political party
intersectionality
[noun]
a concept that recognizes how different forms of discrimination and oppression, such as race, gender, and class, interact with each other
othering
[noun]
the act of defining and labeling individuals or groups as different from oneself or the dominant social group
polity
[noun]
a political organization of a group of people with a shared identity that is part of a larger political system itself
fundraiser
[noun]
a social event held with the intention of raising money for a charity or political party
public spirit
[noun]
a sense of community concern and willingness to contribute to the public good
social capital
[noun]
the collective value of social networks and the inclinations that arise from these networks to do things for each other
marginalization
[noun]
treating certain people or groups as less important, often leaving them out or limiting their opportunities
subjugation
[noun]
the act of bringing individuals or groups under control, often through oppressive measures, within a societal context
meritocracy
[noun]
a societal system where success is determined by individual skill and ability rather than factors like wealth or social status
patriarchy
[noun]
a social system in which the father or the eldest male is in charge of the family and his possessions or power are passed to a male heir
stratification
[noun]
the uneven distribution of resources and opportunities among different social groups in society
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