Sociology

Sociology

The study of societies and how they are shaped by people. It also concerns itself with how society affects the behavior of the individuals that are part of them.

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social problems perspective

Sociology; Criminology

The belief that crime is a manifestation of underlying social problems, such as poverty, discrimination, pervasive family violence, inadequate socialization practices, and the ...

infrastructure

Sociology; Criminology

The basic facilities, services, and installations needed for the functioning of a community or society, such as transportation and communications systems, water and power lines, ...

asset forfeiture

Sociology; Criminology

The authorized seizure of money, negotiable instruments, securities, or other things of value. In federal anti-drug laws: the authorization of judicial representatives to seize ...

psychological profiling

Sociology; Criminology

The attempt to categorize, understand, and predict, the behavior of certain types of offenders based upon behavioral clues they provide.

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Sociology; Criminology

The aspect of the personality from which drives, wishes, urges, and desires emanate. More formally, the division of the psyche associated with instinctual impulses and demands for ...