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General sociology
General terms relating to the study of society.
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instrumentality
Sociology; General sociology
A term used by Parsons and Bales to refer to emphasis on tasks, focus on more distant goals, and a concern for the external relationship between one's family and other social institutions.
institutional racism
Sociology; General sociology
A form of racism deeply embedded in the customs and operational practices of social institutions that serves as an obstacle to minorities and keeps them from moving out of their subordinate positions ...
institutional discrimination
Sociology; General sociology
The denial of opportunities and equal rights to individuals and groups that results from the normal operations of a society.
innovations
Sociology; General sociology
A concept created by Robert Merton to describe the way norms assist in achieving goals.
innovation
Sociology; General sociology
The process of introducing new elements into a culture through either discovery or invention.
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