General sociology

General sociology

General terms relating to the study of society.

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risky behavior

Sociology; General sociology

Used in a sexual sense, it implies behavior or actions that may be sincere and seemingly innocent but by design send signals that may be misinterpreted by others.

schools

Sociology; General sociology

Specific institutions expressly designed to teach individuals through professional instruction.

sapir-whorf hypothesis

Sociology; General sociology

A hypothesis concerning the role of language in shaping cultures. It holds that language is culturally determined and serves to influence our mode of thought.