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General sociology

General terms relating to the study of society.

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dialectical

Sociology; General sociology

An interpretation of change emphasizing the clash of opposing interests and the resulting struggle as the engine of social transformation.

differential association

Sociology; General sociology

Theory of crime and delinquency that holds that deviance is learned as a result of long-term interaction with others.

diffusion

Sociology; General sociology

The spread of cultural traits from one sociocultural system to another.

discrimination

Sociology; General sociology

The denial of equal access to social resources to people on the basis of their group membership.

division of labor

Sociology; General sociology

The specialization of work tasks or occupations.

ecosystem

Sociology; General sociology

A self-sustaining community of plants and animals within a natural environment.

education

Sociology; General sociology

The transmission of knowledge to members of society. The knowledge passed on is in the form of technical and cultural knowledge, technical and social skills, as well as the norms and values of the ...

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