General sociology

General sociology

General terms relating to the study of society.

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political rights

Sociology; General sociology

Rights that guarantee citizens the opportunity to participate in the political process.

political action committee (PAC)

Sociology; General sociology

A political committee established by an interest group-say, a national bank, corporation, trade association, or cooperative or membership association-to solicit contributions for candidates or ...

pluralist perspective

Sociology; General sociology

A view that holds that government power is spread among a plurality of competing groups from all corners of the society: business, labor, farmers, doctors, educators, women, racial minorities, etc.

pluralist model

Sociology; General sociology

A view of society in which many competing groups within the community have access to governmental officials so that no single group is dominant.

pluralism

Sociology; General sociology

Mutual respect between the various groups in a society for one another's cultures, which allows minorities to express their own cultures without experiencing prejudice.