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General sociology
General terms relating to the study of society.
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managerial capitalism
Sociology; General sociology
A change in the control of capitalist enterprises from owners (which predominated in Marx's day) to control by (very well) salaried managers.
marxism
Sociology; General sociology
Contemporary social theory deriving its main elements from Marx's ideas. Marxist theory strongly emphasizes class struggle and material causation.
masculinity
Sociology; General sociology
The characteristic forms of behavior expected of men in any given culture.
kinship
Sociology; General sociology
The network of social relationships which link individuals through common ancestry, marriage, or adoption.
labeling theory
Sociology; General sociology
A social theory that holds that society's reaction to certain behaviors is a major factor in defining the self as deviant.
latent functions
Sociology; General sociology
The unintended consequences of one part of a sociocultural system.
legitimacy
Sociology; General sociology
The generally held belief that a particular social institution is just and valid.
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