General sociology

General sociology

General terms relating to the study of society.

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horizontal mobility

Sociology; General sociology

The movement of an individual from one social position to another of the same rank.

disengagement theory

Sociology; General sociology

A functionalist theory of aging introduced by Cumming and Henry that contends that society and the aging individual mutually sever many of their relationships.

homosexuality

Sociology; General sociology

Refers to being emotionally and/or sexually attracted to the same sex.

discrimination

Sociology; General sociology

The process of denying opportunities and equal rights to individuals and groups because of prejudice or other arbitrary reasons.

homophobia

Sociology; General sociology

Fear of and prejudice against homosexuality.

holistic medicine

Sociology; General sociology

A means of health maintenance using therapies in which the health care practitioner considers the person's physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual characteristics.