Identity and Society: English Vocabulary List

the study of the origins and developments of the human race and its societies and cultures

"She is studying anthropology to learn about old cultures and ancient people."

"Anthropology is the holistic study of human societies and cultures across time"

someone who is a member of the aristocracy, which is the highest social rank

"The aristocrat wore jewels."

"The young aristocrat inherited vast estates and a title from his distinguished family lineage."

a nobleman of varying rank in different countries

"The baron ruled land."

"The baron owned vast lands and had considerable political influence in the kingdom."

a British man of high social rank

"The earl owned land."

"The distinguished earl hosted a lavish ball at his ancestral home, inviting guests from across the country."

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

"He is my peer."

"As a member of the House of Lords he is considered a peer of the realm."

the feeling of being happy or comfortable in a specific situation or group

"Sense of belonging."

"A sense of belonging is important for mental health because humans are social creatures by nature."

the legal status of being a member of a certain country

"Gain citizenship after living in the country for five years."

"She applied for citizenship after living in the country for ten years on a work visa."

showing concern for the well-being of people and acting to improve human welfare

"The work is humanitarian."

"The humanitarian organization sent food water and medical supplies to the disaster zone and their workers saved thousands of lives."

the qualities and activities that are related to sex

"Human sexuality topic."

"Human sexuality is complex and influenced by biological psychological and social factors combined."

not exclusive to any particular gender and suitable for people of all gender identities

"The bathroom is gender-neutral."

"The school introduced gender-neutral bathrooms so that all students regardless of their gender identity could feel comfortable and safe."

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning

"The organization supports LGBTQ rights."

"The LGBTQ community celebrates Pride Month every June to honor the history and achievements of lesbian gay bisexual and transgender people."

someone, especially a man, who is sexually drawn to people of their own sex

"He is gay."

"The gay man openly discussed his attraction to other men with his friends."

a woman who is sexually drawn to other women

"She is lesbian."

"The lesbian woman felt a strong romantic and sexual connection with her female partner."

describing or relating to someone whose gender identity does not correspond with their birth sex

"He is transgender."

"The transgender woman finally felt comfortable in her own body after undergoing hormone therapy and receiving support from her family and friends."

the state of belonging to a certain ethnic group

"The form asked about his race and ethnicity."

"Job applications should not ask about ethnicity because that information could lead to discrimination."

to oppose a ruler or government

"Teenagers often rebel against authority."

"The young students decided to rebel against the school's strict dress code by wearing colorful clothes on Friday."

a social system or practice that keeps minority groups separate from the majority, often through separate facilities or services

"Racial segregation ended."

"Racial segregation was declared unconstitutional in the United States during the civil rights movement."

related to the scientific study of society's structures, institutions, and the interactions among individuals within social groups

"The study is sociological."

"The sociological study examined how poverty affects educational outcomes and found that children from low income families often struggle in school."

relating to or involving several different cultures

"The city is multicultural."

"The multicultural neighborhood is home to people from over fifty different countries and you can hear many languages spoken on the streets."

surpassing others in terms of overall goodness or excellence

"This product is superior."

"The superior quality of the handmade shoes was obvious when compared to the cheap factory made ones that fell apart after a few months."

an old person, especially someone who is retired

"Help senior citizen."

"Senior citizens receive discounts on public transportation and at many movie theaters."

the society's middle class

"The bourgeoisie prospered."

"The bourgeoisie historically refers to the middle class who own capital and property."

the society's lower middle class

"The petite bourgeoisie struggled."

"Small business owners are often considered part of the petite bourgeoisie social class."

someone who lives far from cities or towns and is considered stupid and uneducated

"The hillbilly spoke loudly."

"The term hillbilly is sometimes considered offensive when referring to people from rural mountainous areas."

a person of the highest social rank

"He was a noble."

"The ancient texts often referred to the king as a noble, respected throughout the land."

belonging to or originating from a place or culture different from one’s own, often unfamiliar or strange

"The object is alien."

"The alien landscape of the volcanic crater looked like another planet and the astronauts trained there for their mission to Mars."

relating to the activities or duties of individuals concerning their town, city, or local area

"He performed civic duty."

"Volunteering at the local soup kitchen is a meaningful way to fulfill your civic responsibility."

supporting the principles of feminism, which aim to achieve equality between the sexes

"She has feminist views."

"The feminist movement has fought for equal pay reproductive rights and an end to gender discrimination in the workplace."

related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with women

"She has a feminine."

"Her gentle demeanor and compassionate nature were often described as distinctly feminine."

related to qualities, characteristics, or behaviors typically associated with men

"He has a masculine."

"His strong, assertive personality and deep voice were perceived as traditionally masculine."

someone who is sexually drawn to people of more than one gender

"She is bisexual."

"The bisexual individual expressed attraction to both men and women in their personal relationships."

someone who is sexually drawn to people of the opposite sex, rather than their own sex

"He is heterosexual."

"The heterosexual man found himself attracted to women, not to other men."

someone who is sexually drawn to people of their own sex

"He is homosexual."

"The homosexual woman was happy to find a partner who shared her same-sex attraction."

someone who is sexually drawn to people of the opposite sex

"He is straight."

"The survey indicated that a significant majority of respondents identified as straight."

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

"The demographic changed."

"The company's target demographic is women aged twenty five to forty with college degrees."

to be accepted and become a part of a social group or society

"The school integrates students from different backgrounds."

"The school aims to integrate students with disabilities into regular classrooms whenever possible for inclusive education."

higher in status or rank in comparison with someone or something else

"This is superior."

"The company's innovative technology proved superior to all competing products on the market."

the accepted way of behavior in a community or group of people

"Follow the protocol."

"Adhering to the established protocol is crucial for maintaining order and efficiency in the organization."

related or belonging to a society or way of life without modern industry, etc.

"The tool is primitive."

"The primitive tools made of stone and bone were used by early humans for hunting and preparing food thousands of years ago."