The Lexicon
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urbanisation
noun
The process by which more people come to live in towns and cities.
demographics
noun
Statistical data relating to the composition of a population.
inequality
noun
Difference in status, opportunities, or outcomes between individuals or groups.
integration
noun
The process of combining or incorporating groups into a wider society or system.
welfare
noun
The health, happiness, and fortunes of a person or group; also government financial support.
gender
noun
The social and cultural roles and identities associated with being male or female.
cohesion
noun
The action of forming a united whole; unity within a group or society.
discrimination
noun
The unjust treatment of different groups, especially on grounds of race, sex, or age.
literacy
noun
The ability to read and write; also competence in a specific area.
norm
noun
A standard or pattern of behaviour considered typical or acceptable in a society.
disparity
noun
A great difference or inequality between things or groups.
empowerment
noun
The process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life.
marginalised
adjective
Treated as unimportant or pushed to the edge of society.
consumerism
noun
A social and economic order that encourages the acquisition of goods and services.
policy
noun
A course or principle of action adopted by a government or organisation.
taboo
noun
A social or cultural prohibition against something considered unacceptable.
civic
adjective
Relating to a city or town, or the duties and activities of citizens.
ethnicity
noun
The fact of belonging to a social group with a common national or cultural tradition.
volunteer
noun
A person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertake a task.
migration
noun
The movement of people from one country or region to settle in another.