Societal
Societal (so·ci·e·tal)
Societal (pronounced soh-sahy-i-tl) is an adjective that pertains to society or its organization. Its etymology is derived from the Latin word "societas," which means fellowship, association, alliance, and union.
Definition
Societal refers to anything related to society, a group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same spatial or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.
Related Terms
- Society: A group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction, or a large social group sharing the same spatial or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.
- Social Structure: The distinctive, stable arrangement of institutions whereby human beings in a society interact and live together.
- Social Norms: The accepted behaviors within a society or group.
- Culture: The social behavior and norms found in human societies, as well as the knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits of the individuals in these groups.
- Community: A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
Usage
Societal is often used in discussions about the larger collective, as in societal norms, societal structure, or societal expectations. It is also used in the context of societal issues or challenges, such as societal inequality, societal change, or societal development.
See Also
- Sociology: The study of society, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and culture that surrounds everyday life.
- Social Science: The branch of science devoted to the study of societies and the relationships among individuals within those societies.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Societal
- Wikipedia's article - Societal
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