Social Issues
22 entries in the Social Issues compendium.
Missing and Murdered Indigenous WomenGrassroots movement addressing violence against Indigenous women and girls.LynchingExtrajudicial killing by a mob, often as public spectacle.Miscarriage of justiceUnfair outcomes in criminal or civil proceedings.NeocolonialismIndirect control of nominally independent states by former colonial powers.Political globalizationBorders blur as politics goes global.Political legitimacyThe right of an authority to rule a society.Opinion pollA survey of public opinion from a particular sample.LobbyingAdvocacy to influence policy decisions through direct contact with lawmakers.Outlaw motorcycle clubMotorcycle clubs not sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association.MS-13International criminal gang originating in Los Angeles, known for extreme violence.NationA socially constructed, modern political community tied to the state.National DietJapan's bicameral legislature, supreme law-making organ of the state.Parliament of IndiaSupreme bicameral legislature of the Republic of India.Parliament of the United KingdomSupreme legislative body of the United Kingdom.Parliament of the World's ReligionsConferences fostering global interfaith dialogue since 1893.National Health ServiceFour publicly funded healthcare systems serving the United Kingdom.Nobel PrizePrestigious awards for the greatest benefit to humankind.Programme for International Student AssessmentWorldwide study of 15-year-old student performance in key subjects.Mens reaGuilty mind required for criminal liability.Oath of officeA solemn vow required before assuming official duties.Pledge of AllegianceA recited pledge of loyalty to the U.S. flag and republic.Law societyRegulatory and advocacy body for solicitors in many jurisdictions.
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