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General sociology

General terms relating to the study of society.

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General sociology

civil disorders

Sociology; General sociology

Social conflict (such as riots) that the government becomes involved in to restore public order.

civil religion

Sociology; General sociology

Secular forms of ritual and belief similar to those involved in religion--such as political parades or ceremonies.

civil rights

Sociology; General sociology

Legal rights held by all citizens in a given state.

clan

Sociology; General sociology

A broad extended kin group found in many preindustrial societies.

class

Sociology; General sociology

The term refers to socioeconomic differences between groups of individuals which create differences in their life chances and power.

class consciousness

Sociology; General sociology

An objective awareness of the class system, including the common interests of people within your class.

cognition

Sociology; General sociology

Human thought processes including perception, reasoning, and remembering.

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