Here are entered works on cultural change caused by prolonged contact between social groups, leading to a change in one or both cultures. Works on the often unacknowledged or inappropriate adoption of elements of a minority culture by members of a dominant culture are entered under Cultural appropriation. Works on the absorption of a minority group into the culture, values, and social behaviors of the dominant culture are entered under Assimilation (Sociology) --subdivision Cultural assimilation under ethnic groups
--subdivision Education under names of denominations, sects, orders, etc., e.g. Jesuits--Education; and under special classes of people and various social groups, e.g. Blind--Education; Children with mental disabilities--Education; Children of migrant laborers--Education; also subdivision Study and teaching under special subjects, e.g. Science--Study and teaching; and headings beginning with the word Educational
Here are entered works on the medieval civilization of the Middle East, North Africa and Arab Spain collectively. Works on the civilization of the Arab countries for all periods, or for the pre-Islamic or modern periods only, are entered under Civilization, Arab. Works on the civilization of the Islamic countries for all periods, or for the pre-Islamic or modern periods only, as well as non-Islamic culture during the medieval period, are entered under Islamic countries--Civilization. Modern works of a predominantly religious nature discussing 20th and 21st century problems and prospects of Islam and desirable changes, including works that advocate a civilization or society based on the teachings of Islam, are entered under Islam--20th century and/or Islam--21st century.
Here are entered general works on folkways, customs, ceremonies, festivals, popular traditions, etc., treated collectively. --subdivision Social life and customs under names of countries, cities, etc., and under classes of persons and ethnic groups
Here are entered works on the major world religions.Works on religious groups whose adherents recognize special teachings or practices which fall within the normative bounds of the major world religions are entered under Sects.Works on groups or movements whose system of religious beliefs or practices differs significantly from the major world religions and which are often gathered around a specific deity or person are entered under Cults. --headings beginning with the word Religious
Here are entered general and comprehensive works on the various branches of learning that deal with the institutions and functioning of human society, including anthropology, criminology and law, economics, education, history, political science, and sociology.
Here are entered works on the role of technology in the history and development of civilization. Works on the impact of technology on modern society are entered under Technology--Social aspects.
