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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closed system

Sociology; General sociology

A social system in which there is little or no possibility of individual mobility.

classical theory

Sociology; General sociology

An approach to the study of formal organizations that views workers as being motivated almost entirely by economic rewards.

church

Sociology; General sociology

A formal organization devoted to religious belief and worship.

ethnicity

Sociology; General sociology

A group of people whom share a common cultural heritage such as language, geographic origins, religion, values, food and dress.

ethnocentrism

Sociology; General sociology

The tendency to assume that one's culture and way of life represent the norm or are superior to all others.

family

Sociology; General sociology

A set of people related by blood, marriage (or some other agreed-upon relationship), or adoption who share the primary responsibility for reproduction and caring for members of ...