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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domestic terrorism

Sociology; Criminology

The unlawful use of force or violence by a group or an individual who is based and operates entirely within the united states and its territories without foreign direction and ...

international terrorism

Sociology; Criminology

The unlawful use of force or violence by a group or an individual who has some connection to a foreign power or whose activities transcend national boundaries, against people or ...

larceny-theft

Sociology; Criminology

The unlawful taking, carrying, leading, or riding away by stealth of property, other than a motor vehicle, from the possession or constructive possession of another, including ...

robbery

Sociology; Criminology

The unlawful taking or attempted taking of property that is in the immediate possession of another by force or threat of force or violence and/or by putting the victim in fear.

larceny

Sociology; Criminology

The unlawful taking or attempted taking of property other than a motor vehicle from the possession of another, by stealth, without force and without deceit, with intent to ...

burglary

Sociology; Criminology

I. By the narrowest and oldest definition: the trespassory breaking and entering of the dwelling house of another in the night-time with the intent to commit a felony. Ii. The ...