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General sociology
General terms relating to the study of society.
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professional criminal
Sociology; General sociology
A person who pursues crime as a day-to-day occupation, developing skilled techniques and enjoying a certain degree of status among other criminals.
profane
Sociology; General sociology
The ordinary and commonplace elements of life, as distinguished from the sacred.
primary socialization
Sociology; General sociology
The socialization we received in small primary groups such as the family.
primary labor market
Sociology; General sociology
Jobs that have been traditionally associated with white-collar work, are secure, offer good benefits and pay, and the opportunity for advancement and training.
primary group
Sociology; General sociology
A small group characterized by intimate, face-to-face association and cooperation.
primary deviance
Sociology; General sociology
An act of deviance by an individual that either is not discovered or is excused.
prevalence
Sociology; General sociology
The total number of cases of a specific disorder that exist at a given time.
