B247 words
Cultural Topics
Analyzing culture, society and identity.
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- culturenounkŭl<strong>′</strong>chərThe ideas, customs, arts, and social behaviours of a particular people, nation, or group.
- identitynounaɪˈdɛn tɪ tiThe fact of being who or what a person or thing is; the distinct characteristics that define a person or group.
- representationnounˌrɛp rɪ zɛnˈteɪ ʃənThe act of depicting, describing, or symbolizing something; a portrayal, image, or depiction.
- diversitynoundaɪˈvɜːsɪtɪThe condition or fact of being diverse; variety, especially in people or ideas.
- equalitynounɪˈkwɒl ɪ tiThe state of being equal, especially in status, rights, and opportunities.
- discriminationnoundɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃənThe unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the grounds of race, age, sex, or disability.
- stereotypeˈstɛr i əˌtaɪpA widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing.
- prejudicenounˈprɛdʒʊdɪsAn unreasonable dislike of or preference for a person, group, custom, etc., especially when it is based on their race, religion, sex, etc.
- ideologyˌaɪdɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəlA system of ideas, beliefs, and values that forms the basis of a political or economic theory, or of a group's worldview.
- powernounpou<strong>′</strong>ərThe ability or capacity to do something or act in a particular way, especially to direct or influence the behaviour of others or the course of events.
- privilegenounˈprɪv ə lɪdʒA special right, advantage, or immunity granted or available only to a particular person or group.
- narrativenounˈnær ə tɪvA story or account of connected events, whether factual or fictional.
- discoursenounˈdɪs kɔrsWritten or spoken communication or debate on a formal, extended topic.
- institutionnounˌɪn stɪˈtu ʃənA large, established organization with a significant societal role, such as a university, bank, government body, or hospital.
- societynounsəˈsaɪətɪA large group of people who live together in an organized way, sharing laws, traditions, and values.
- communitykə-myo̅o̅<strong>′</strong>nĭ-tēA group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic or interest in common.
- traditionnountrəˈdɪʃ ənA belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time, often passed down from generation to generation.
- modernitynounmɒˈdɜr nɪ tiThe state or condition of being modern; the quality of being contemporary or up-to-date.
- globalizationnounˌɡləʊbəlaɪˈzeɪʃənThe process by which businesses, ideas, and cultures spread around the world, creating a more interconnected and interdependent global system.
- colonialismkəˈləʊnɪəˌlɪzəmA policy or practice by which a powerful country directly or indirectly controls and exploits another country or territory, settling its own people there and extracting resources, often imposing its culture and governance.
- feminismnounˈfɛmɪˌnɪzəmThe belief in and advocacy for the social, economic, and political equality of the sexes.
- nationalismnounˈnæʃ ə nlˌɪz əmPatriotic feeling, principles, or efforts; an ideology that emphasizes loyalty, devotion, or allegiance to a nation or nation-state, often placing its interests above those of other nations or groups.
- liberalismnounˈlɪb ər əˌlɪz əmA political philosophy or ideology centred on the principles of individual liberty, equality, consent of the governed, and freedom from arbitrary authority.
- conservatismkənˈsɜr vəˌtɪz əmThe political and social philosophy that favours traditional values and institutions and opposes rapid, sweeping change.
- multiculturalismnounˌmʌl tiˈkʌl tʃər əˌlɪz əmThe policy or practice of recognising, respecting, and promoting the diverse cultures and ethnic groups within a society.
- assimilationnounə-sĭm′ə-lā<strong>′</strong>shənThe process of absorbing, adapting to, or becoming similar to a dominant culture, group, or set of ideas; the absorption and integration of something.
- integrationnounĭn′tĭ-grā<strong>′</strong>shənThe action or process of combining separate parts into a unified whole.
- heritagenounˈhɛr ɪ tɪdʒValued objects and qualities such as historic buildings and cultural traditions that have been passed down from previous generations.
- authenticitynounˌɔ θɛnˈtɪs ɪ tiThe quality of being genuine, real, true, or trustworthy.
- contemporaryadjectivekənˈtɛmprərɪExisting or occurring in the present time; belonging to the same time period.
- interpretationnounɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃənThe act of explaining or understanding the meaning or significance of something, such as a text, event, or data.
- symbolismnounˈsɪmbəˌlɪzəmThe use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, particularly in art, literature, or another form of expression.
- expressionnounɪkˈsprɛʃənThe act of making your thoughts, feelings, or ideas known through words, gestures, art, etc.
- creativitynounˌkri eɪˈtɪv ɪ tiThe ability to produce original and valuable ideas, or to make something new and imaginative.
- innovationnounˌɪn əˈveɪ ʃənThe introduction of something new; a new idea, method, or device.
- literaturenounˈlɪt ər ə tʃərWritten works considered of artistic or intellectual value, especially those using language in creative, structured, and enduring ways.
- cinemanounˈsɪnɪməA building where films are shown to the public; the art or industry of making films.
- architecturenounˈɑːkɪˌtɛktʃəThe art and science of designing and constructing buildings.
- philosophynounfɪˈlɒsəfɪThe study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.
- ethicsˈɛθ ɪksMoral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity; a system of moral principles.
- moralitynounməˈrælɪtɪA set of principles or values that distinguish right from wrong behaviour; the quality of being in accord with standards of right conduct.
- religionnounrɪˈlɪdʒənA structured system of beliefs, practices, and moral codes concerning the nature of the divine, the universe, and human purpose, often involving worship of a god or gods.
- spiritualitynounˌspɪr ɪ tʃuˈæl ɪ tiThe quality or state of being concerned with religion or the human spirit as opposed to material or physical things.
- secularismnounˈsɛkjʊləˌrɪzəmThe principle of separating the state from religious institutions and ensuring neutrality in civic affairs.
- pluralismnounˈplʊər əˌlɪz əmA condition or system in which multiple distinct groups, principles, or sources of authority coexist within a society or organization.
- tolerancenounˈtɒl ər ənsThe ability or willingness to accept, allow, or endure something, especially opinions, beliefs, or behaviors that one does not necessarily agree with.
- cohesionnounkō-hē<strong>′</strong>zhənThe act or state of sticking together; the force that holds things together as a unit.