Key Social Studies Terms & Definitions
Key Social Studies Terms and Definitions
Assimilation: A process by which a culture or individuality is absorbed into a more dominant culture because of its overwhelming influence.
Barter: The exchange of goods for other goods rather than for money.
Colonization: The process of claiming and controlling new land for one’s homeland.
Communal Lifestyle: A means of living whereby a group has no private property and shares both possessions and responsibilities.
Consensus: An agreement reached by a group as
Read MoreSocial Democracy, Capitalism, and Communism: A Comparison
Social Democracy: Balancing Equality and Freedom
Social democracy draws from both liberalism (free market) and communism (equality). It emphasizes moderate state capacity and a high importance of equality, often manifested through a welfare state, as seen in Sweden. Social democracy seeks equality through:
- Taxes and redistribution of wealth
- Monitored trade and protection of workers
- Regulation and government ownership
Social democracy is a political movement advocating a gradual and peaceful transition
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Makarenko’s Educational Philosophy
Makarenko implemented Marx’s educational ideas with his own unique interpretation. He was entrusted with directing a center for orphaned children and adolescents, the Gorky Colony. His theory stemmed from practical experience, through trial and error, adapting his work to the challenging circumstances of post-revolution life and the complexities of the children he worked with. These experiences are detailed in his books, “Teaching Poem” and “Flags in the Towers.
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The Scientific Method: A Detailed Look
The Approach to Questions: Understanding how scientists approach questions about reality is crucial. Sometimes, focusing solely on the ‘why’ can lead to dead ends. However, if phenomena occur, scientists can obtain useful, albeit modest, answers.
Key Steps in Scientific Work
The Formulation of Hypotheses: Scientific inquiry begins with a hypothesis about natural phenomena. This explanation is based on observations from those who have studied the phenomenon. Formulating
Read MoreFahrenheit 451: Montag’s Escape and the Book People
Montag’s Escape and the Book People
Once out of the city, Montag meets up with one of the many groups of exiles forced to flee to the countryside and find refuge with them. Faber plans to catch the early morning bus to St. Louis to get in touch with an old printer friend.
The Manhunt for Montag
While the two men make their plans, the television announces that a massive manhunt has been organized to track down Montag. Faber and Montag discover that a new Mechanical Hound has been introduced to the search
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Communication and Language
What is Communication?
We define communication as the ability to engage in meaningful and intentional conduct, enabling interaction with others. It is a communicative action directed at a receiver, who can interpret it and act accordingly. To communicate is to exchange messages between individuals.
The term communication should be understood broadly as the set of behaviors that humans use to influence or elicit the behavior of another person, intentionally, in order to convey
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