Society and Civilization

A society is a group of people who interact with each other via a shared role or network. It may also refer to a social group that shares the same geographical location and is part of the same culture.


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  • Why do Americans seem to know so little about world history and world geography and foreign societies and languages?
    It's always foolish to generalize. Wait- was that a generalization? In any case, having taught American and International college...
  • Is there more happiness or sadness in the world?
    Happiness and sadness are both emotional responses to a person's current state, or situation. Each person has, at times, more of...
  • Where can you find information on Charles Cullis and late 19th Century Protestant social welfare?
    I did some work on Charles Cullis for my own dissertation. You might find the material useful. It is contained in my book E.W....
  • Importance of the Grand Canal?
    Um, you should be more specific in your question, but I'm guessing its 'What's the importance of the grand canal'The answer to...
  • What does concession becomes blasphemous mean?
    religious literature
  • Why is cultural clothes important?
    they are important to the comunity and also to have simple life. and to show respect.
  • What is the scientific attitude of scientist?
    Beliefs. A scientist believes that everything that happens in this world has a cause or reason. Curiosity. A scientist shows...
  • What are the advantages of paying zakat?
    Zakat (or Alms giving) is the 3rd pillar of the Islam five pillars (see related question below on Islam pillars for more...
  • What are major threats to civil aviation?
    actually i don't know all about this and i think ill go and search the web
  • What is the relationship among culture subculture and counterculture?
    First of all, culture is a very subjective term. For the most part, the average individual will view one's culture in direct...
  • What is the difference between racism and classism?
    The difference is racism deals with someone being judgemental and discriminatory because of someone elses race/ethnicity....
  • What is the salary for an animal welfare officer?
    For an animal welfare officer in the UK they earn on average £33,000 a year.Not bad ;)Hope I helped xxx
  • Who is the kindest person in history?
    This question can never be answered do to personal intuition there may be people that would die helping the world but never can...
  • What is the significance of studying constitution?
    Its important because if we couldn't speak with our own language then we couldn't talk to each other. Talking is very useful when...
  • Why would people want to live in a community city civilization opposed to being a nomad hunter gatherer?
    Simplicity. If two families merged, one hunter can go out for deer enough for the two, while the other can watch both sets of...
  • What does social relations mean?
    ur not physical yet.ur smart to get to know one another mentally.
  • What are Dan Daly and Smedley Butler known for?
    Dan Daly and Smedley Bulter were known for their campaigns and earning the Medal of Honor.....Daly's were for Peking (1900) and...
  • Why does cultural diffusion occur?
    Mainly through trade.
  • Social class and love?
    Please ask your question in a COMPLETE sentence so it can be understood and answered.
  • What does breakaway region mean?
    Usually, any time you read of a breakaway region it is referring to an area or region in a country which does not want to be...
  • Who was the first homeless person?
    Diogenes of Sinope, also known as Diogenes the Cynic.(He may not have been the first homeless person, but he certainly made it...
  • What are some examples of Legalism in society today?
    communism
  • What does the welfare state provide in the UK?
    Minimum standard of life and a minimum income for all. XD
  • Why tropical countries are so poor?
    It is because they are not as well developed.
  • What is the Fragata Española?
    The Spanish term Fragata Española means, in English, Spanish Frigate.In the Armada Española - the Spanish Navy - at present are...
  • What is a Bard's teen?
    Juliet
  • How did the availability of credit change society?
    As all human believe. They should offer help, support, and charity to relieve those people and to cover their needs.
  • Why is tourism called a phenomenon in modern society?
    This is because nowadays tourism is one of the biggest issues compared in the ancient times
  • What is an inferior follower or imitator called?
    Epigon
  • Can you get welfare if you already have a baby and you can't hold on to a job because you have a medical condition that prevents you from holding a job?
    AnswerYou should go to your Doctor first and get a letter stating why you cannot work. Then go to the welfare office. In Canada...
  • Are robots better than human teachers?
    Robots may be able to answer more questions, but it takes human teachers to connect with the students. If the sudent is having a...
  • Why do LDCs face obstacles to development?
    Because MDCs dont
  • Why do rich people dont marry poor people?
    They often do, but those marriages tend to fail for that reason. You could call it cultural incompatibility.
  • How does the value of giving form part of ubuntu?
    Its when you give someone something and dont expect anything in return from that person. We are all brothers and sisters,...
  • How are language and culture related?
    There are many ways in which the phenomena of language and culture are intimately related. Both phenomena are unique to humans...
  • What is lousy hippie?
    Normally...The Term 'Lousy Hippie' means "Usless Crazy Person."Lousy=UslessHippie=Crazy Person.
  • How many children does odb have?
    2.3
  • How is the internet changing society?
    The internet is diminishing the younger generation's social interaction. Also wouldn't you change your lifestyle if you saw 2...
  • Should individual claims of privacy be valued above claims of societal welfare?
    1) Yes personal privacy is one of the greates gifts of the constitution. I prefer privacy over security, however due to the...
  • What is the proper term for anti-marriage?
    Divorce. Misogamy - hatred of marriage.
  • How do you write pizza in Italian?
    pizza
  • What is the key resource of the great plains?
    A long time ago Buffalo...... now Farming!
  • Which country has highest number of soldiers?
    The country who has the highest number of soldiers is the People's of Republic of China. They have 4,585,000 soldiers total and...
  • Who are famous lunatics?
    Howard Hughs
  • Four goals of progressivism?
    1) Temperance (illegalize alcohol)2) Women's rights3) Educational reform4) Urban reform (clean up the cities, etc)
  • Which congressmen dont have college degrees?
    The only requirements for a congressman is age, residency, and citizenship. Only the president and vice president can't be a...
  • How was people's culture and lifestyle under Lenin's rule?
    Peopple's lifestyles were very poor and the culture was oppresive because it was a communist society
  • What is a sufi?
    A sufi is a person who believes or adheres to 'Sufism'_ a branch of the Islamic religion Another name for Sufi is Dervish_...
  • Why is drafting important to your society?
    Drafting is when you put your ideas into sentences and write a story with them. Drafting is a copy to correct and make better for...
  • Is it possible to overthrow the British monarchy?
    They are a tourist attraction that generate heaps and heaps of $$$... so yes, as soon as you overthrow $$$ would be the answer....
  • What is the impact of youth unproductive occupation on development?
    The development is seriously effected by youth unproductive occupations. As a researcher to present Axiomatic Educational...
  • Who was last president to serve one terms?
    George H. W. Bush (1988 - 1992)
  • What is the significance of upton sinclair?
    He wrote the book, "The Jungle," which exposed the horrible conditions in the meat packing industry in America in the early 20th...
  • Why would being ruled by a tyrant be a good thing?
    Getting decisions made is simple as this is just a matter of the will of the tyrant. They're usually good at public order as...
  • Should there be a National Memorial Day to honor famous people or celebrities who have made a difference in society as a whole?
    This is of course asking for an opinion.One user said:Now that simply wouldn't make sense because there are so many and in...
  • How many ethnic groups are represented in nigeria?
    12
  • What do you call a person who doesn't believe in violence?
    A pacifist
  • What was the population of Brook Farm?
    168 per square mile..
  • Is Autria Godfrey related to Arthur Godfrey?
    no
  • Did the Irish face racism when they immigrated to New Zealand?
    Yes
  • How many bones are there in the thigh?
    One, femur
  • How do you thanks a good boss?
    Hug the dude, and say thanks for being a great boss :D
  • What is raden roro?
    Raden Roro is the Javanese equivalent to the title of Lady in the UK.
  • What does the term Iron Curtain refer to?
    The Iron Curtain is symbolic for the line dividing East and Western Europe during the Cold War. Winston Churchill created the...
  • The sociological basis for the Cult of True Womanhood was?
    omg are you googling al the answers for this history packet? ha, my guess would be: the increasing acceptance of careers for...
  • How much does welfare pay per child in Arizona?
    I'm unsure but I know for an adult & child it's $275, you must be head of household.
  • What do you mean by social change or social development?
    The change in view's, belief's, or habits of the general public or "society" in which you live. This could be brought on by a...
  • Why is this World going crazy?
    it doesn't.
  • What legacy did the ancient hebrews leave to western civilization?
    Try not to confuse 'Hebrew' with Jew. A good rule of thumb is this: All Jews are Hebrews, but all Hebrews are not Jews.Jew is the...
  • Ce e ala pifometru stie cineva?
    Wat a fook u talk abowt.
  • What city is 30 degrees north by 98 degrees west?
    30oN by 98oW will put you just east of Wimberley in Texas, USA
  • What issue does agency theory examine?
    Agency TheoryAccording to Investopedia, "Agency theory is a very academic term. Essentially it involves the costs of resolving...
  • When and where was Valentine's Day first celebrated?
    Saint Valentine himself is believed to have been Valentinius, a candidate for Bishop of Rome in 143. St Valentine's Day was...
  • How old is Daddy Yankees son?
    He's 8 years old :)
  • Where the river enters the ocean?
    the river enters the ocean via an estuary
  • What function do coins play in the us economy?
    Coin money in every society allows consumers (buyers) to spend a fraction of a dollar (or whatever the base currency is in each...
  • Which is the oldest paramilitary force in the country?
    Assam Rifles
  • Was mordecai zymytryk a real person?
    No, it is fictional. Houdini never said that.
  • When did racism end in America?
    It has not ended in America nor has it ended in the rest of the known world. Answer From a legal standpoint, racism (and...
  • Can child welfare take your son away for reasons relating to the person you are dating?
    Child welfare, or child protective services, can take your child away for many reasons relating to who you may be dating...
  • What did Nostradamus invent?
    he didnt invent anything, he could just see the future that were special events in history.
  • Can student loans be forgiven if you are working with the homeless and DOC clients as an outreach and substance abuse counselor?
    Generally, no. You're not a teacher, a childcare worker, or a military service-member.Actually, some student loans are forgiven...
  • How is Macbeth still relevant to today's society?
    Well, you can still get influenced by other people, like Macbeth being influenced by his wife. Also you may have people who make...
  • How did the American Revolution affect people?
    It affected people because they had to pay taxes and it was going on where they lived.
  • How many words in the Lisbon Treaty?
    3.569
  • What are Sir Thomas More's contributions to society?
    Thomas More (St. Thomas More in Catholicism) was the most prolific writer of the Renaissance.
  • Why do you think the flexibility of the constitution has been important to American society?
    Although the founding fathers were brilliant in creating a foundation for government in America, they knew that the Constitution...
  • What is the title meaning successor to the prophets used in government and religion in Islamic society called?
    A caliph
  • What is the word for feeling your country is better than all others?
    ethnocentric?
  • What constitutes felony welfare fraud?
    Wow. That's really complicated because every state has different welfare laws. Any time you use the word 'felony', it's not good!...
  • Why are ranchos and favelas growing?
    The ranchos and Favelas and growing because, people are not able to find jobs in rural areas. They usally try moving to the city...
  • What is the politically correct term for midget?
    Ideally, person; but if you must refer to someone by using their stature, little people use the term 'little people'.
  • What is the difference between military diplomacy and defence diplomacy?
    Defence diplomacy is the deliberate application of resources from across the spectrum of defence, to achieve positive outcomes in...
  • Is racism a part of southern culture?
    Segregation was part of Southern History. That culture does not carry on-Lyndon B. Johnson, Martin Luther King.
  • Is John Esposito a Muslim?
    He is not a Muslim, but he earned a PhD in studying Islam. He is actually a Roman Catholic.
  • If you are white and your boyfriend is Native American and jokes that he is allergic to white women and likes Cree women is it an indication that he is cheating?
    He could be teasing you. If you think he has a sense of humor that is probably what it is. If he has no sense of humor he may...
  • Who supported socialism?
    really i don't know but i do know that Karl Marx was a support of it but if you want to know the group of people you'll have to...