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General sociology

General terms relating to the study of society.

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hypothesis

Sociology; General sociology

A statement of prediction that sets forth the basis for testing the relationship between variables in an attempt to link theory to reality.

hunting-and-gathering society

Sociology; General sociology

A preindustrial society in which people rely on whatever foods and fiber are readily available in order to live.

horticultural societies

Sociology; General sociology

Preindustrial societies in which people plant seeds and crops rather than subsist merely on available foods.

human ecology

Sociology; General sociology

An area of study concerned with the interrelationships between people and their spatial setting and physical environment.

prejudice

Sociology; General sociology

A negative attitude toward an entire category of people, such as a racial or ethnic minority.

preindustrial city

Sociology; General sociology

A city with only a few thousand people living within its borders and characterized by a relatively closed class system and limited mobility.

predestination

Sociology; General sociology

A belief that people were pre-selected by God for salvation or damnation.

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