The glossary will be composed of words that people use when they talk about socialscience
Assimilation
Noun
The process by which a person or group gradually adopts the culture, values, and behaviors of another group.
Example: Immigrants often undergo cultural assimilation when adapting to a new country.
en: Assimilation
cultural relativism
noun
Cultural relativism is the principle of understanding, evaluating, and interpreting a person's beliefs, values, and practices based on their own cultural context, rather than judging them by the standards of another culture. It asserts that no culture is superior or inferior to another, and that moral truths are relative to the specific society.
Example: You need to have cultural relativism to understand other culture
en: relativisme culturel
culture
noun
The Culture is the shared set of beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that define a group or society, passed down through generations. It encompasses intangible aspects like language, religion, and social norms, alongside tangible elements such as food, clothing, music, and art, providing a framework for how people interact with the world.
Example: I love british culture, because of their food and movies
en: culture
Deviance
noun
Behavior that violates societal norms.
Example: Minor acts of deviance, like graffiti, are common in urban areas.
en: déviance
Discrimination
noun
Unfair treatment of individuals based on characteristics like race, gender, or age.
Example: Employment discrimination is illegal in many countries.
en: Discrimination
Ethnocentrism
noun
Evaluating other cultures based on the standards of one’s own culture.
Example: Ethnocentrism can lead to prejudice and misunderstanding.
en: Ethnocentrisme
Habitus
noun
habitus
Example: His habitus influenced how he interacted with colleagues at work.
en: habitus
Identity
noun
The characteristics, beliefs, and qualities that define a person or group.
Example: Her identity is shaped by her family, culture, and experiences.
en: identité
Inequality
noun
Unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, or treatment in society.
Example: Economic inequality can lead to social unrest.
en: Inégalité
Inflation
Noun
The rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, reducing purchasing power.
Example: Inflation in the economy caused the price of food to increase rapidly.
en: Inflation
Interest Rate
noun
The percentage charged by lenders to borrowers for the use of money.
Example: The central bank increased the interest rate to control inflation.
en: Taux d’intérêt
politics
noun
the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power.
Example: I really like politics when Barack Obama was the president of the United States
en: Politique
Poverty
noun
The state of lacking sufficient resources for basic living needs.
Example: Government programs aim to reduce poverty in urban areas.
en: Pauvreté
Power
Noun
The ability to influence or control others’ behavior or events.
Example: Political power allows leaders to enact laws and policies.
en: pouvoir
psychologist
noun
An expert in psychology
Example: My sister was depressed so she went to see a psychologist to help her
en: psychologue
Social Construction
Noun
An idea or concept created and accepted by society rather than naturally occurring.
Example: Gender roles are a social construction that varies across cultures.
en: Construction sociale
Social Norm
Noun
Rules or expectations within a society that guide behavior.
Example: It is a social norm to greet people when entering a room.
en: norme sociale
Social Representation
Noun
Shared beliefs and understandings about a social object or group.
Example: Social representations of leadership affect how we view political figures.
en: Représentation sociale
Socialization
noun
The process through which individuals learn and adopt the norms, values, and behaviors of their society.
Example: Socialization begins in childhood as children learn family and societal rules.
en: socialisation
Value
Noun
A principle or standard considered important by a society or individual.
Example: Honesty is a core value in many cultures.