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General sociology

General terms relating to the study of society.

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labeling theory

Sociology; General sociology

An approach to deviance that attempts to explain why certain people are viewed as deviants while others engaging in the same behavior are not.

labor power

Sociology; General sociology

A term used by Karl Marx to describe the aggregate of mental and physical capabilities which workers use to create products.

iron law of oligarchy

Sociology; General sociology

A principle of organizational life developed by Robert Michels under which even democratic organizations will become bureaucracies ruled by a few individuals.

invention

Sociology; General sociology

The combination of existing cultural items into a form that did not previously exist.

intragenerational mobility

Sociology; General sociology

Changes in a person's social position within his or her adult life.

interview

Sociology; General sociology

A face-to-face or telephone questioning of a respondent to obtain desired information.

intergenerational mobility

Sociology; General sociology

Changes in the social position of children relative to their parents.

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