White Anglo-Saxon ProtestantsSociological category in the US, Canada, and AustraliaThe old and prominent Trinity Church in Manhattan facing the moneyed center of Wall Street has been seen as embodying the prominence of White Anglo-Saxon Protestant culture in the United States.In the United States, White Anglo-Saxon Protestant (WASP) is a sociological term used to describe white, upper class, Protestant Americans, usually of English descent, who are generally part of the white dominant culture.
Mainline ProtestantHistoric established Protestant denominationsMainline Protestants (also referred to as modernist Protestants or oldline Protestants) are a group of historically established Protestant denominations in the United States and Canada that are generally associated with theologically liberal or theologically progressive currents of Protestantism, in contrast to the largely theologically conservative evangelical, fundamentalist, charismatic, confessionalConfessing Movement, historically Black church, and Global South Protestant denominations and congregations.
City centreA city centre, also known as an urban core, is the commercial, cultural and often the historical, political, and geographic heart of a city. The term city centre is used mainly in British English, and closely equivalent terms that exist in other languages, such as centre-ville in French, Stadtzentrum in German, or shìzhōngxīn (市中心) in Chinese.Urban historyUrban history is a field of history that examines the historical nature of cities and towns, and the process of urbanization. The historiographical approach is often multidisciplinary, crossing boundaries into fields like social history, architectural history, urban sociology, urban geography, business history, and archaeology.
Central business districtA central business district (CBD) is the commercial and business center of a city. It contains commercial space and offices, and in larger cities will often be described as a financial district. Geographically, it often coincides with the "city centre" or "downtown". However, these concepts are not necessarily synonymous: many cities have a central business district located away from its traditional city center.
Residential areaA residential area is a land used in which housing predominates, as opposed to industrial and commercial areas. Housing may vary significantly between, and through, residential areas. These include single-family housing, multi-family residential, or mobile homes. Zoning for residential use may permit some services or work opportunities or may totally exclude business and industry. It may permit high density land use or only permit low density uses.
SuburbA suburb (more broadly suburban area) is an area within a metropolitan area which is predominantly residential and within commuting distance of a large city. Suburbs can have their own political or legal jurisdictions, especially in the United States, but this is not always the case, especially in the United Kingdom, where most suburbs are located within the administrative boundaries of cities.
World War IIGlobal conflict from 1939 to 1945BelligerentsAlliesAxisCommanders and leadersMain Allied leaders: Joseph StalinFranklin D. RooseveltWinston ChurchillChiang Kai-shekMain Axis leaders: Adolf HitlerHirohitoBenito MussoliniCasualties and losses 60–75 million deaths (military and civilian) World War II, or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945), was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers.
African AmericansEthnic and cultural group in the United States Ethnic group African AmericansProportion of Black Americans in U.S. counties, as of the 2020 U.S. censusTotal populationAlone (one race): 41,104,200 12.40% of the total U.S. populationIn combination (mixed race): 5,832,533 1.76% of the total U.S. populationAlone or in combination: 46,936,733 14.16% of the total U.S. populationRegions with significant populationsPredominantly the Southern United States and American urban centers, including: Texas3,552,997 Georgia3,320,513 Florida3,246,381 New York2,986,172 California2,237,044LanguagesAmerican English (incl.DowntownDowntown is a term primarily used in North American English to refer to a city's sometimes commercial, cultural and often the historical, political, and geographic heart of the city. It is often synonymous with its central business district (CBD). It may also be a center for shopping and entertainment. Downtowns typically contain a small percentage of a city's employment but are concentrated in services, including high-end services (office or white-collar jobs).
EuphemismMild or indirect word or expression Sign in a Rite Aid drugstore using common euphemisms for (from top): contraceptivesmenstrual pads and tamponsadult diapers A euphemism is the substitution of a potentially offensive or unpleasant word or expression with one that is more pleasant or inoffensive. Some euphemisms are humorous, while others use mild or neutral language to downplay certain concepts.
SociologySociology is the scientific study of human society that focuses on human social behaviour, patterns of social relationships, social interaction, and aspects of culture associated with everyday life. The term sociology was coined in the late 18th century to describe the scientific study of society. As a social science, sociology uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about social order and social change.Majority minorityA majority-minority or minority-majority area is a term used to refer to a subdivision in which one or more racial, ethnic, and/or religious minorities (relative to the whole country's population) make up a majority of the local population.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.