Culture And Society: Social Studies Terms Explained

Plain-language definitions of every culture and society term your child meets in school, each with kid-friendly explanations, worked examples, and common mistakes to watch for.

Society

Society is a large group of people who live in the same area, share rules and institutions, and interact with one another over time.

Stereotype

A stereotype is a fixed, oversimplified idea about a group of people that assumes everyone in that group is the same, instead of seeing each person as an individual.

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