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General sociology
General terms relating to the study of society.
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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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