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General sociology
General terms relating to the study of society.
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surplus value
Sociology; General sociology
This was Marxâs term for profit in the capitalistic system.
survey
Sociology; General sociology
A study, generally in the form of interviews or questionnaires, that provides sociologists and other researchers with information concerning how people think and act.
technology
Sociology; General sociology
The tools and machines used by society to achieve greater practical application of knowledge to increase power and conserve human energy.
sociobiology
Sociology; General sociology
The systematic study of the biological bases of social behavior.
Taylorism
Sociology; General sociology
A principle of work management in which work is broken down into the smallest and most efficient components for production.
taboos
Sociology; General sociology
A classification of mores that refer to forbidden or unthinkable behavior.
system blame theories
Sociology; General sociology
Theories that blame society and its institutions for social problems such as racism gender inequality, and poverty.
