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.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
social occurrencessocial eventscollective behaviorscultural patternssocietal patterns
Antonyms / Antônimos
individual behaviorprivate mattersnatural phenomena

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
fenômenos sociais
Standard usage in academic and journalistic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
fenômenos sociais
Common in academic discourse and social commentary
São Paulo
fenômenos sociais
Frequently used in business, academic, and sociological discussions
Portugal
fenómenos sociais
Uses European Portuguese spelling with accent on 'o'

Related Words

sociologyanthropologyculturesocietybehaviorsocial dynamicscollective action

Related Idioms & Phrases

a product of society
social fabric
the social contract
emerging social trends
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