Social environment

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The social environment (context), also known as the milieu (a French word for environment), refers to the culture that a person lives in, and the people and institutions with whom the person interacts. A given social environment is likely to create a feeling of solidarity amongst its members, who are more likely to keep together, trust, and help one another. Members of the same social environment will often think in similar styles and patterns even when their conclusions differ.