2. Lesson Objectives: People in Society You will review the idea that our lives are greatly influenced by the societies in which we live.

3. People in Society Each society in the world contains: *Language *Social relationships *Institutions *Material goods: food, clothing, buildings, tools, and machines *Cultures *Ethnicity *Religious beliefs *Customs: music, dress, food, traditions, holidays Factors that have increased interaction among cultures: *Advancements in transportation *Advancements in communication *Wars *Natural disasters *Trade

4. Cultural Diffusion: The spread of different cultural beliefs and practices throughout the world. Elements of Culture: The following things can influence our decisions and values. *Religious beliefs *Economic status *Education *Work experience *Political beliefs *History

5. Discrimination: Over time, certain cultural groups in American have been oppressed and treated unfairly. These groups have protested and taken action to bring out equality in our nation. *African-Americans *Women *Native-Americans *Latino-Americans *Asian-Americans Discrimination often has negative effects: *Slavery *Taking land from others (Native Americans) *Eradication of cultures (Imperialism) *Genocide- systematic killing of large numbers of people on the basis of ethnicity, religion, political beliefs, or social status.

6. Vocabulary *Globalization- The act, process, or policy of making something worldwide in scope. *Cooperation- The spread of cultural practices and ideas through alliances and partnerships. *Collective Security- Taking advantage of the advancements in transportation to commit illegal acts (drug trafficking, weapons, terrorists).