social phenomena
[/ˈsoʊʃəl fəˈnɑːmənə/]
nounpl: social phenomena
fenômenos sociais
1. Observable occurrences, events, or patterns of behavior that occur within society and are worthy of study or observation
Migration patterns and urbanization are important social phenomena studied by sociologists.
Os padrões de migração e urbanização são fenômenos sociais importantes estudados por sociólogos.
2. Instances of collective human behavior, social structures, or cultural practices that emerge from group interactions
Social media has created new social phenomena that affect how people communicate.
As redes sociais criaram novos fenômenos sociais que afetam a forma como as pessoas se comunicam.
3. Sociological or anthropological subjects of investigation and analysis
Poverty, crime, and inequality are complex social phenomena that require interdisciplinary approaches.
Pobreza, crime e desigualdade são fenômenos sociais complexos que requerem abordagens interdisciplinares.
The term 'social phenomena' is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese academic contexts, particularly in sociology, anthropology, and social sciences. In Brazil, it frequently appears in media discussions about social issues like inequality, violence, and urbanization. The concept reflects the importance of systematic study of society in Portuguese-speaking academic traditions, which emphasize understanding collective behaviors and structural patterns within communities.
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