noun
BAD : I was asked to give a talk about women and their role in the society.
GOOD : I was asked to give a talk about women and their role in society.
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When it means 'the general system which helps people to live together in an organized way', society is uncountable and is used without the : 'People who drink and drive are a danger to society.'
Compare: 'Britain is a multi-racial society.'