1. Content Vocabulary
alienation
ostracism
nonconformist

2. Your society may consist of the community you live in, your school, and your ethnic or religious group, as well as other groups.
Societies have sets of values and expectations that they impose on their members. 2

3. Different Societies, Different Values
Each person must work out a relationship with society that is rewarding. 3

4. Different Societies, Different Values
People whose values differ from society’s values may experience alienation and ostracism.
alienation
Withdrawing from others because of differences that cannot be resolved
ostracism
Rejection and exclusion from society

5. Different Societies, Different Values
A person who doesn’t fit in with the majority is a nonconformist.
nonconformist
A person who does not share society’s values and therefore behaves in unconventional ways

6. Different Societies, Different Values
Finding a Career
Finding a career is an important part of fitting into society.
To find a career that you will enjoy, become a volunteer in a variety of areas to find a place you feel comfortable.

7. Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary
What is a ostracism?
ostracism
Rejection and exclusion from society

8. Section Review: Reviewing the Vocabulary
Define alienation.
alienation
Withdrawing from others because of differences that cannot be resolved