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General sociology
General terms relating to the study of society.
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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.
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 society.
familism
Sociology; General sociology
Pride in the extended family, expressed through the maintenance of close ties and strong obligations to kinfolk.
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