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system (social system)

(noun) The interconnected relationship between individuals, groups, and institutions with shared behaviors, norms, and values that combine to form society.

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structure (social structure)

(noun) The complex and stable framework of society that influences all individuals or groups through the relationship between institutions (e.g., economy, politics, religion) and social practices (e.g., behaviors, norms, and values).

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power

(noun) The ability of an individual, group, or institution to influence or exercise control over other people and achieve their goals despite possible opposition or resistance.

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charismatic authority

(noun) A type of power legitimated by perceived extraordinary characteristics that inspires devotion and obedience from followers.

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urban renewal

(noun) The large-scale and comprehensive act or process of renovating or replacing housing and public works considered substandard or outdated.

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gentrification

(noun) The planned or unplanned process by which wealthy or affluent individuals in the middle class displace poorer individuals in traditionally working class or poor neighborhoods by purchasing property and upgrading it through renovation and modernization.

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terrorism

(noun) The premeditated use (or threat) of force or violence against civilian (nonmilitary) targets for political, religious, or ideological purposes.

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bourgeoisie

(noun) The class that owns the means of production.

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genocide

(noun) The systematic and widespread extermination of a cultural, ethnic, political, racial, or religious group.

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inequality

(noun) The uneven and unfair distribution of opportunities and rewards that increase power, prestige, and wealth for individuals or groups; social disparity.

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e-readiness

(noun) The level of knowledge or ability needed to understand and implement digital technology or information.

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glass ceiling

(noun) An artificial, unseen, and often unacknowledged discriminatory barrier that prevents otherwise qualified people such as women and minorities from rising to positions of leadership and power, particularly within a corporation.

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probability

(noun) The likelihood an event will occur, expressed as a number between 0 and 1 (i.e., 0.5 indicates 1/2 or 50%).

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popular culture

(noun) Widely accessible and commonly shared aspects of culture (e.g., books, movies, TV shows) consumed by all classes (the masses), but typically associated with lower and middle classes.

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suburb

(noun) A residential area outside of a city that is close enough for a daily commute.

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taboo

(noun) A forbidden act considered so offensive to norms, particularly mores (moral norms) as to be reviled and unthinkable.