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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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bilateral descent
Sociology; General sociology
A kinship system in which both sides of a person's family are regarded as equally important.
bilingualism
Sociology; General sociology
The use of two or more languages in particular settings, such as workplaces or educational facilities, treating each language as equally legitimate.
capitalism
Sociology; General sociology
An economic system in which the means of production are largely in private hands and the main incentive for economic activity is the accumulation of profits.
bureaucratization
Sociology; General sociology
The process by which a group, organization, or social movement becomes increasingly bureaucratic.
bureaucracy
Sociology; General sociology
A component of formal organization in which rules and hierarchical ranking are used to achieve efficiency.
bourgeoisie
Sociology; General sociology
Karl Marx's term for the capitalist class, comprising the owners of the means of production.
black power
Sociology; General sociology
A political philosophy promoted by many younger Blacks in the 1960s that supported the creation of Black-controlled political and economic institutions.
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