Sociological Terminology

noun a profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.

• The chasm between the two political parties seems to be growing wider.
• There's a huge chasm between what he says and what he actually does.
• I can't believe the chasm in prices between those two stores!
• The emotional chasm between them was too deep to bridge.

noun a custom or way of behaving that is specific to a particular society, culture, or group

adjective relating to or characteristic of the customs, traditions, and behaviors of a particular society or group

• The study of folkways in different cultures provides valuable insights into societal norms and behaviors.
• Folkways are like unwritten rules that everyone follows without even thinking about it.
• Folkways are just the way things are done around here, ya know?
• In the grand tapestry of human behavior, folkways are the threads that weave together our social fabric.

noun A person who dislikes humankind and avoids human society.

• The misanthrope avoided social gatherings and preferred solitude.
• Don't invite John to the party, he's a total misanthrope.
• That guy is such a misanthrope, he never wants to hang out with anyone.
• Her misanthrope nature was like a shield protecting her from getting hurt by others.

noun means of maintaining or supporting oneself

• The indigenous tribe relies on subsistence farming to sustain their community.
• My grandparents used to live off subsistence fishing when they were younger.
• We're just trying to make ends meet with this subsistence gig.
• His job provided just enough subsistence to keep him afloat during tough times.