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Origins of society

Society is a group of people who live in the same area and share different things like language, beliefs, customs and laws. It is believed by some people that society began when people started living together in large groups and started creating rules and laws for their community. This allowed them to work better together, trade goods and services, and grow their population. As society became more complex, it developed different cultures, religious beliefs, social classes and ways of life. These changes helped people work better together and allowed them to live healthier, safer and more successful lives.