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General sociology

General terms relating to the study of society.

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modeling

Sociology; General sociology

The attempt to imitate behavior of others.

minority group

Sociology; General sociology

A subordinate group whose members have significantly less control or power over their own lives than the members of a dominant or majority group have over theirs.

military juntas

Sociology; General sociology

A government run by the military. Typically, military juntas come to power by means of a coup.

microsociology

Sociology; General sociology

Sociological investigation that stresses study of small groups and often uses laboratory experimental studies.

micro level research

Sociology; General sociology

Investigations of small-scale social interactions including relationships between individuals, friends, co-workers, students, family and others.

meritocracy

Sociology; General sociology

A belief that rewards should be allocated commensurate with talent, effort and output.

megalopolis

Sociology; General sociology

A densely populated area containing two or more cities and their surrounding suburbs.

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