Key Concepts of Society and Culture

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Society

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An interdependent collection of communities or cultures.

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Culture

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The common characteristics and behaviours associated with a group.

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Change

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The cause or effect of human actions and interactions, which may be positive or negative, short term or long term.

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Perspectives

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A framework of ideas, beliefs, and values through which people interpret and interact with the world. Perspectives are bigger than one person or group.

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Rights

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Entitlements relating to fair treatment and equity for all.

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Values

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Deeply held beliefs about what is important or desirable.

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Social justice

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An outcome of social action taken to develop fair treatment and equity for all.