Café Society

(geology) a distinct layer of rock or sediment

the process of cultural exchange and adaptation when individuals or groups from different cultures come into contact, leading to changes in their respective cultural patterns

The immigrant community experienced acculturation as they integrated aspects of the host country's culture into their own traditions.

a system where people are treated differently or separated based on their race, ethnicity, or other characteristics

Activists fought tirelessly to end apartheid and achieve equality.

people in the highest class of society who have a lot of power and wealth and usually high ranks and titles

The event was attended by members of the aristocracy in elegant attire.

the society's middle class

The bourgeoisie in the 19th century played a significant role in shaping economic and social structures.

fully aware of the ranking system that distinguishes the general public

The students were very class-conscious, often discussing social status.

relating to a system that is organized based on social ranking or levels of authority

The hierarchical structure of the organization ensures clear lines of authority and responsibility.

the statistical characteristics of a population, such as age, gender, and ethnicity

The new marketing strategy aims to target a younger demographic.

the state of belonging to a certain ethnic group

The census form asked respondents to indicate their ethnicity.

a situation in which one has just enough money or food to survive

The workers earned barely enough for subsisten

someone who is in a position of power, especially in the past

The medieval lord acted as an overlord over the neighboring villages.

a politically organized entity such as a state, nation, or community

The European Union is a unique supranational polity.

to separate and group one thing apart from another based on specific criteria

In waste management, it is crucial to segregate recyclables from non-recyclables.

a system that divides the people of a society into different social classes based on their wealth, privilage, or profession

The caste system in India historically divided society into hierarchical groups based on birth, occupation, and social status.

someone who believes that a particular group of people, especially one determined by sex, religion, or race, is better than other groups and should dominate them

Authorities arrested a supremacist who was spreading hate speech online.

the protection that a country grants to someone who has fled their home country because of political reasons

She sought political asylum after facing persecution in her home country.

a person who gives money or support to help others

The charity thanked its generous benefactor at the annual gala.

the conflict of interests between different social classes in a society, as mentioned in Marxist ideology

The novel explores themes of class struggle in a rapidly industrializing society.

the expulsion of a non-citizen or foreigner from a country, often for being undesirable or violating laws

The authorities ordered the deportation of illegal immigrants.

the practice of treating a person or different categories of people less fairly than others

The company faced a lawsuit for discrimination against female employees.

to replace the position or importance of something

The new technology quickly began to displace traditional methods of communication.

a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority

The elite gathered at the exclusive club for their annual meeting.

hatred, antipathy, or prejudice toward homosexuals

The campaign aims to raise awareness about the effects of homophobia.

to diminish something's overall quality

extremely poor or in need

The indigent population relied on government assistance for survival.

related to the social categories such as gender, race, sexuality, or age and the way they can extend over the experiences of an individual belonging to an oppressed population

Her research focused on intersectional issues affecting women of color.

to treat a person, group, or concept as insignificant or of secondary or minor importance

Historically, indigenous communities have been marginalized and deprived of their land rights.

to grant citizenship to a foreigner

He was naturalized after passing the citizenship exam.

a state in which two or more things are equal

The company aims to achieve parity in salaries between male and female employees.

a state of being exceedingly poor and in need

He grew up in penury, struggling to meet basic needs.

the act of enhancing different opportunities for the people who have been treated as inferior due to belonging to a specific social category like race, sex, and etc. in a society

The company implemented positive discrimination to improve diversity in hiring.

a system that allows a limited number of immigrants to officially enter a country annually

The government implemented a quota system to control immigration numbers.

an owner of a house of land in a location where people are exceedingly poor and have really bad living conditions, who demands rents more than one can afford

The city cracked down on slumlords who neglected their properties, leaving tenants living in squalor.

an awareness of other people's pain and problems who have a bad condition in the society and feeling a sense of duty to take care of them

Her social conscience led her to volunteer at the homeless shelter.

the fact of having or expressing strong, irrational views and disliking other people with different views or a different way of life

The community was shocked by the bigotry expressed in the hateful speech.

a political situation in which there is anger among the people and protests are likely

The government’s decision sparked widespread unrest across the country.