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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pluralism

Sociology; Racism

The acceptance and affirmation of the diversity of all people, races, ethnicities, sexes, cultures and ages.

prejudice

Sociology; Racism

A positive or negative attitude toward a person or group, formed without just grounds or sufficient knowledge – will not be likely to change in spite of new evidence or contrary ...

privilege

Sociology; Racism

A right that only some people have access or availability to because of their social group memberships (dominants.) Because hierarchies of privilege exist, even within the same ...

race

Sociology; Racism

A division of the human race (homo sapiens) according to particular genetic and cultural traits. Traditionally, we refer to three primary groups: Mongoloids, Negroids and ...