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Aage B. Sørensen
Aage B. Sørensen was born on May 13, 1941 in Silkeborg, Denmark, and died on April 18, 2001 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Aage B. Sørensen was born on May 13, 1941 in Silkeborg, Denmark, and died on April 18, 2001 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Ableism
Ableism (pronounced ey-buh-liz-uhm) is a form of discrimination or social prejudice against people with disabilities.
Ableism (pronounced ey-buh-liz-uhm) is a form of discrimination or social prejudice against people with disabilities.
Accumulation by dispossession
Accumulation by dispossession is a concept presented by the Marxist academic David Harvey, which defines the neoliberal capitalist policies in many western nations, from the 1970s and to the pre...
Accumulation by dispossession is a concept presented by the Marxist academic David Harvey, which defines the neoliberal capitalist policies in many western nations, from the 1970s and to the pre...
Action theory (sociology)
In sociology, action theory refers to the theory of social action presented by the American theorist Talcott Parsons.
In sociology, action theory refers to the theory of social action presented by the American theorist Talcott Parsons.
Affectional action
Affectional action (also, affectual or emotional action) is a social action caused by an emotion (revenge, love, loyalty, etc.).
Affectional action (also, affectual or emotional action) is a social action caused by an emotion (revenge, love, loyalty, etc.).
Afrocentrism
Afrocentrism (also Afrocentricity) is a cultural ideology mostly limited to the United States and is dedicated to the history of Black people.
Afrocentrism (also Afrocentricity) is a cultural ideology mostly limited to the United States and is dedicated to the history of Black people.
Agency (sociology)
In the social sciences, agency refers to the capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.
In the social sciences, agency refers to the capacity of individuals to act independently and to make their own free choices.
Altercasting
Altercasting is a strategy for persuading people by forcing them in a social role, so that they will be inclined to behave according to that role.
Altercasting is a strategy for persuading people by forcing them in a social role, so that they will be inclined to behave according to that role.
American civil religion
American civil religion is a term coined by sociologist Robert Bellah in 1967.
American civil religion is a term coined by sociologist Robert Bellah in 1967.
Americentrism
Americentrism is a term referring to the ethnocentric and xenophobic practice of viewing the world from an explicitly American perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subcons...
Americentrism is a term referring to the ethnocentric and xenophobic practice of viewing the world from an explicitly American perspective, with an implied belief, either consciously or subcons...
Analytical sociology
Analytical sociology is a strategy for understanding the social world.
Analytical sociology is a strategy for understanding the social world.
Anomie
Anomie is a term meaning "without Law" to describe a lack of social norms; normlessness".
Anomie is a term meaning "without Law" to describe a lack of social norms; normlessness".
Anti-elitism
Anti-elitism includes the idea that all people are equal, therefore any ideas or notions of superiority held by one group or another, are considered by anti-elitists to be non-sense.
Anti-elitism includes the idea that all people are equal, therefore any ideas or notions of superiority held by one group or another, are considered by anti-elitists to be non-sense.
Anti-modernization
Anti-modernization, according to "Environment and global modernity" is "a societal and cultural reaction to the unsolves 'reality problems' in the modernization model".
Anti-modernization, according to "Environment and global modernity" is "a societal and cultural reaction to the unsolves 'reality problems' in the modernization model".
Anticipatory socialization
Anticipatory socialization is the process, facilitated by social interactions, in which non-group-members learn to take on the values and standards of groups that they aspire to join, so as to ...
Anticipatory socialization is the process, facilitated by social interactions, in which non-group-members learn to take on the values and standards of groups that they aspire to join, so as to ...
ASA style
American Sociological Association (ASA) style is a widely accepted format for writing university research papers that specifies such the arrangement and punctuation of footnotes and bibliographies.
American Sociological Association (ASA) style is a widely accepted format for writing university research papers that specifies such the arrangement and punctuation of footnotes and bibliographies.
Asabiyyah
`Asabiyya or asabiyah (Arabic: عصبية, ʻaṣabīya) refers to social solidarity with an emphasis on unity, group consciousness, and social cohesion, originally in a context of "tribalism" ...
`Asabiyya or asabiyah (Arabic: عصبية, ʻaṣabīya) refers to social solidarity with an emphasis on unity, group consciousness, and social cohesion, originally in a context of "tribalism" ...
Ascribed status
Ascribed status is the social status a person is assigned at birth or assumed involuntarily later in life.
Ascribed status is the social status a person is assigned at birth or assumed involuntarily later in life.
Ascriptive inequality
Ascription occurs when social class or stratum placement is primarily hereditary.
Ascription occurs when social class or stratum placement is primarily hereditary.
Assimilation Effect
The assimilation effect is an important phenomenon in social cognition.
The assimilation effect is an important phenomenon in social cognition.
Assimilation effect
The assimilation effect is an important phenomenon in social cognition.
The assimilation effect is an important phenomenon in social cognition.
Atrocity story
The term atrocity story as defined by the American sociologists David G. Bromley and Anson D. Shupe refers to the symbolic presentation of action or events in such a context that they are made f...
The term atrocity story as defined by the American sociologists David G. Bromley and Anson D. Shupe refers to the symbolic presentation of action or events in such a context that they are made f...
Authoritarianism
Authoritarianism is a form of social organization characterized by submission to authority as well as the administration of said authority.
Authoritarianism is a form of social organization characterized by submission to authority as well as the administration of said authority.
Auto-segregation
Auto-segregation (self-segregation) is the separation of a religious or ethnic group from the rest of society in a state by the group itself.
Auto-segregation (self-segregation) is the separation of a religious or ethnic group from the rest of society in a state by the group itself.
Autoethnography
Autoethnography is a form or method research of social research that explores the researcher's personal experience and connects this autobiographical story to "the cultural, social, and political."
Autoethnography is a form or method research of social research that explores the researcher's personal experience and connects this autobiographical story to "the cultural, social, and political."
Average Joe
The terms Average Joe, Ordinary Joe, Joe Sixpack (for males) and Ordinary or Average Jane (for females), are used primarily in the United States to refer to a completely average person, ty...
The terms Average Joe, Ordinary Joe, Joe Sixpack (for males) and Ordinary or Average Jane (for females), are used primarily in the United States to refer to a completely average person, ty...
Backlash (sociology)
A "backlash" is a popular negative reaction to something which has gained popularity, prominence, or influence.
A "backlash" is a popular negative reaction to something which has gained popularity, prominence, or influence.
Band society
A band society is the simplest form of human society.
A band society is the simplest form of human society.
Barbarian
Barbarian and Savage are pejorative terms used to refer to a person who is perceived to be uncivilized.
Barbarian and Savage are pejorative terms used to refer to a person who is perceived to be uncivilized.
Barbarians in Western cultures
Barbarian and Savage are pejorative terms used in Western culture to refer to a person who is perceived to be uncivilized.
Barbarian and Savage are pejorative terms used in Western culture to refer to a person who is perceived to be uncivilized.
Belief
Belief is the psychological state in which an individual holds a proposition or premise to be true.
Belief is the psychological state in which an individual holds a proposition or premise to be true.
Bias and sensitivity guidelines
Bias and sensitivity guidelines are guidelines that have been set up by several major textbook and standardized test publishers to remove potentially offensive words and phrases from their texts.
Bias and sensitivity guidelines are guidelines that have been set up by several major textbook and standardized test publishers to remove potentially offensive words and phrases from their texts.
Bilateral descent
Bilateral descent is a system of family lineage in which the relatives on the mother's side and father's side are equally important for emotional ties or for transfer of property or wealth.
Bilateral descent is a system of family lineage in which the relatives on the mother's side and father's side are equally important for emotional ties or for transfer of property or wealth.
Block party
A block party is a large public party in which many members of a single neighbourhood congregate, either to observe an event of some importance or simply for mutual enjoyment.
A block party is a large public party in which many members of a single neighbourhood congregate, either to observe an event of some importance or simply for mutual enjoyment.
Blue Sky Tribe
Blue Sky Tribe is a term coined by David Beers' in his 1997 autobiographical memoir Blue Sky Dream.
Blue Sky Tribe is a term coined by David Beers' in his 1997 autobiographical memoir Blue Sky Dream.
Body culture studies
Body culture studies describe and compare bodily practice in the larger context of culture and society, i.e. in the tradition of anthropology, history and sociology.
Body culture studies describe and compare bodily practice in the larger context of culture and society, i.e. in the tradition of anthropology, history and sociology.
Bourgeoisie
In sociology and in political science, the noun bourgeoisie (French pronunciation : ) and the adjective bourgeois are terms that describe a historical range of socio-economic classes.
In sociology and in political science, the noun bourgeoisie (French pronunciation : ) and the adjective bourgeois are terms that describe a historical range of socio-economic classes.
Branding national myths and symbols
Branding national myths and symbols, or BNMS, is a field of research focusing on branding and marketing of a nation's myths and symbols.
Branding national myths and symbols, or BNMS, is a field of research focusing on branding and marketing of a nation's myths and symbols.
Cantometrics
Cantometrics is a method for relating the statistical analysis of sonic elements of traditional vocal music to the statistical analysis of sociological traits, largely as those traits are define...
Cantometrics is a method for relating the statistical analysis of sonic elements of traditional vocal music to the statistical analysis of sociological traits, largely as those traits are define...
Carol Heimer
Carol Heimer is Professor of Sociology at Northwestern University.
Carol Heimer is Professor of Sociology at Northwestern University.
Caste
Caste is an elaborate and complex social system that combines elements of occupation, endogamy, culture, social class, tribal affiliation and political power.
Caste is an elaborate and complex social system that combines elements of occupation, endogamy, culture, social class, tribal affiliation and political power.
Causes of Major Mental Disorders
Origins and Mechanisms in the Development of Major Mental Disorders Empirical evidence and previous research demonstrate shared characteristics which together play a crucial role in the develop...
Origins and Mechanisms in the Development of Major Mental Disorders Empirical evidence and previous research demonstrate shared characteristics which together play a crucial role in the develop...
Causes of major mental disorders
Origins and Mechanisms in the Development of Major Mental Disorders Empirical evidence and previous research demonstrate shared characteristics which together play a crucial role in the developm...
Origins and Mechanisms in the Development of Major Mental Disorders Empirical evidence and previous research demonstrate shared characteristics which together play a crucial role in the developm...
Challenging behaviour
Challenging behaviour is defined as "culturally abnormal behaviour(s) of such intensity, frequency or duration that the physical safety of the person or others is placed in serious jeopardy, or ...
Challenging behaviour is defined as "culturally abnormal behaviour(s) of such intensity, frequency or duration that the physical safety of the person or others is placed in serious jeopardy, or ...
Character mask
A character mask in the Marxian sense is a character masked or disguised with a different character.
A character mask in the Marxian sense is a character masked or disguised with a different character.
Charismatic authority
The sociologist Max Weber defined charismatic authority as "resting on devotion to the exceptional sanctity, heroism or exemplary character of an individual person, and of the normative patterns...
The sociologist Max Weber defined charismatic authority as "resting on devotion to the exceptional sanctity, heroism or exemplary character of an individual person, and of the normative patterns...
Chiefdom
A chiefdom is a type of complex society of varying degrees of centralization that is led by an individual known as a chief.
A chiefdom is a type of complex society of varying degrees of centralization that is led by an individual known as a chief.
Childhood secret club
A childhood secret club is an informal organization created by children.
A childhood secret club is an informal organization created by children.
Childless
Childless is a term that refers to a person or couple that does not have any children.
Childless is a term that refers to a person or couple that does not have any children.
Childlessness
Childless is a term that refers to a person or couple that does not have any children.
Childless is a term that refers to a person or couple that does not have any children.
Civic agriculture
Civic agriculture is the trend towards locally based agriculture and food production that is tightly linked to a community's social and economic development.
Civic agriculture is the trend towards locally based agriculture and food production that is tightly linked to a community's social and economic development.
Civil confinement
Civil confinement is a controversial procedure permitted by a law passed in New York, advocated by the former governor, Eliot Spitzer, allowing the civil commitment of sex offenders because they...
Civil confinement is a controversial procedure permitted by a law passed in New York, advocated by the former governor, Eliot Spitzer, allowing the civil commitment of sex offenders because they...
Civil disorder
Civil disorder, also known as civil unrest or civil strife, is a broad term that is typically used by law enforcement to describe one or more forms of disturbance caused by a group o...
Civil disorder, also known as civil unrest or civil strife, is a broad term that is typically used by law enforcement to describe one or more forms of disturbance caused by a group o...
Civil religion
The intended meaning of the term civil religion often varies according to whether one is a sociologist of religion or a professional political commentator.
The intended meaning of the term civil religion often varies according to whether one is a sociologist of religion or a professional political commentator.
Class stratification
Class stratification is a form of social stratification in which a society tends to divide into separate classes whose members have differential access to resources and power.
Class stratification is a form of social stratification in which a society tends to divide into separate classes whose members have differential access to resources and power.
Classless society
Classless society refers to a society in which no one is born into a social class.
Classless society refers to a society in which no one is born into a social class.
Cleavage (politics)
Cleavage in political science is a concept used in voting analysis and is the division of voters into voting blocs.
Cleavage in political science is a concept used in voting analysis and is the division of voters into voting blocs.
Clown society
Clown society is a term used in anthropology and sociology for an organization of comedic entertainers (Heyoka or "clowns") who have a formalized role in a culture or society.
Clown society is a term used in anthropology and sociology for an organization of comedic entertainers (Heyoka or "clowns") who have a formalized role in a culture or society.
Co-creation
Co-creation is a form of market or business strategy that emphasizes the generation and ongoing realization of mutual firm-customer value.
Co-creation is a form of market or business strategy that emphasizes the generation and ongoing realization of mutual firm-customer value.
Co-Cultural Communication Theory
Co-cultural communication theory was built upon the frameworks of muted group theory and standpoint theory.
Co-cultural communication theory was built upon the frameworks of muted group theory and standpoint theory.
Code of silence
A code of silence is a condition in effect when a person opts to withhold what is believed to be vital or important information voluntarily or involuntarily.
A code of silence is a condition in effect when a person opts to withhold what is believed to be vital or important information voluntarily or involuntarily.
Collective action
Collective action is the pursuit of a goal or set of goals by more than one person.
Collective action is the pursuit of a goal or set of goals by more than one person.
Collective consciousness
Collective consciousness was a term coined in Psychology by the French sociologist Émile Durkheim (1858–1917) to refer to the shared beliefs and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force...
Collective consciousness was a term coined in Psychology by the French sociologist Émile Durkheim (1858–1917) to refer to the shared beliefs and moral attitudes which operate as a unifying force...
Collective effervescence
Collective effervescence (CE) is a perceived energy formed by a gathering of people as might be experienced at a sporting event, a carnival, a rave, or a riot.
Collective effervescence (CE) is a perceived energy formed by a gathering of people as might be experienced at a sporting event, a carnival, a rave, or a riot.
Collective responsibility
Collective responsibility is a concept or doctrine, according to which individuals are to be held responsible for other people's actions by tolerating, ignoring, or harboring them, without activ...
Collective responsibility is a concept or doctrine, according to which individuals are to be held responsible for other people's actions by tolerating, ignoring, or harboring them, without activ...
Common people
The terms common people, the masses or commoners denote a broad social division referring to regular people who are members of neither the nobility or the priesthood.
The terms common people, the masses or commoners denote a broad social division referring to regular people who are members of neither the nobility or the priesthood.
Communal reinforcement
Communal reinforcement is a social phenomenon in which a concept or idea is repeatedly asserted in a community, regardless of whether sufficient empirical evidence has been presented to support it.
Communal reinforcement is a social phenomenon in which a concept or idea is repeatedly asserted in a community, regardless of whether sufficient empirical evidence has been presented to support it.
Community recognition
Community recognition is the acknowledgement by a community or social group of a notable achievement.
Community recognition is the acknowledgement by a community or social group of a notable achievement.
Comparative historical research
Comparative historical research, is a method of social science that examines historical events in order to create explanations that are valid beyond a particular time and place, either by direct...
Comparative historical research, is a method of social science that examines historical events in order to create explanations that are valid beyond a particular time and place, either by direct...
Compassion fatigue
Compassion fatigue (also known as a secondary traumatic stress disorder) is a condition characterised by a gradual lessening of compassion over time.
Compassion fatigue (also known as a secondary traumatic stress disorder) is a condition characterised by a gradual lessening of compassion over time.
Consanguine marriage
A consanguine marriage is a marriage between two blood relatives.
A consanguine marriage is a marriage between two blood relatives.
Consciousness Industry
The Consciousness Industry is a term coined by author and theorist Hans Magnus Enzensberger, which identifies the mechanisms through which the human mind is reproduced as a social product.
The Consciousness Industry is a term coined by author and theorist Hans Magnus Enzensberger, which identifies the mechanisms through which the human mind is reproduced as a social product.
Consideration and Initiating Structure
Consideration and Initiating Structure are two dimensions of leader behavior identified as a result of the Ohio State Leadership Studies.
Consideration and Initiating Structure are two dimensions of leader behavior identified as a result of the Ohio State Leadership Studies.
Conspicuous consumption
Conspicuous consumption is lavish spending on goods and services acquired mainly for the purpose of displaying income or wealth.
Conspicuous consumption is lavish spending on goods and services acquired mainly for the purpose of displaying income or wealth.
Conspicuous leisure
Conspicuous leisure is a term introduced by the American economist Thorstein Veblen, in The Theory of the Leisure Class (1899).
Conspicuous leisure is a term introduced by the American economist Thorstein Veblen, in The Theory of the Leisure Class (1899).
Constitutional patriotism
Constitutional patriotism (Verfassungspatriotismus) is a concept associated with the German philosopher Jürgen Habermas, yet originating from political scientist Dolf Sternberger.
Constitutional patriotism (Verfassungspatriotismus) is a concept associated with the German philosopher Jürgen Habermas, yet originating from political scientist Dolf Sternberger.
Consumer revolution
The term consumer revolution refers to the period from the late sixteenth century to the nineteenth century in which there was a marked increase in consumption of various goods and products by ...
The term consumer revolution refers to the period from the late sixteenth century to the nineteenth century in which there was a marked increase in consumption of various goods and products by ...
Consumption (sociology)
Theories of Consumption have been a part of the field of sociology since its earliest days, dating back, at least implicitly, to the work of Karl Marx in the mid- to late nineteenth century.
Theories of Consumption have been a part of the field of sociology since its earliest days, dating back, at least implicitly, to the work of Karl Marx in the mid- to late nineteenth century.
Contested ideological terrain
Contested ideological terrain is, in sociology, a theoretical framework that looks at sport as a cultural practice that reinforces both the certain existing power dynamics and the agency of huma...
Contested ideological terrain is, in sociology, a theoretical framework that looks at sport as a cultural practice that reinforces both the certain existing power dynamics and the agency of huma...
Contrarian investing
In finance, a contrarian is one who attempts to profit by investing in a manner that differs from the conventional wisdom, when the consensus opinion appears to be wrong.
In finance, a contrarian is one who attempts to profit by investing in a manner that differs from the conventional wisdom, when the consensus opinion appears to be wrong.
Core countries
In World Systems Theory, the core countries are the industrialized capitalist countries on which periphery countries and semi-periphery countries depend.
In World Systems Theory, the core countries are the industrialized capitalist countries on which periphery countries and semi-periphery countries depend.
Core-periphery
Core-periphery theory is based on the notion that as one region or state expands in economic prosperity, it must engulf regions nearby to ensure ongoing economic and political success.
Core-periphery theory is based on the notion that as one region or state expands in economic prosperity, it must engulf regions nearby to ensure ongoing economic and political success.
Correspondence principle (sociology)
The correspondence principle or correspondence thesis is a sociological theory that posits a close relationship between social standing and the educational system.
The correspondence principle or correspondence thesis is a sociological theory that posits a close relationship between social standing and the educational system.
Cost externalizing
Cost externalizing is a socio-economical term describing how a business maximizes its profits by off loading indirect costs and forcing negative effects to a third party.
Cost externalizing is a socio-economical term describing how a business maximizes its profits by off loading indirect costs and forcing negative effects to a third party.
Cricket test
The cricket test or Tebbit test was a controversial phrase coined in April 1990 by the Conservative politician Norman Tebbit in referring to the 'loyalty' or 'lack of loyalty' of immigrant...
The cricket test or Tebbit test was a controversial phrase coined in April 1990 by the Conservative politician Norman Tebbit in referring to the 'loyalty' or 'lack of loyalty' of immigrant...
Criminal Justice Policy Review
Criminal Justice Policy Review is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes papers four times a year in the field of criminal law.
Criminal Justice Policy Review is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes papers four times a year in the field of criminal law.
Criminalization
Criminalization or criminalisation, in criminology, is "the process by which behaviors and individuals are transformed into crime and criminals".
Criminalization or criminalisation, in criminology, is "the process by which behaviors and individuals are transformed into crime and criminals".
Critical Language Awareness
In linguistics, critical language awareness, often referred to as CLA, is a notion that relates to a learner's development of practical language capabilities and their ability to recognize w...
In linguistics, critical language awareness, often referred to as CLA, is a notion that relates to a learner's development of practical language capabilities and their ability to recognize w...
Critical mass (sociodynamics)
Critical mass is a sociodynamic term to describe the existence of sufficient momentum in a social system such that the momentum becomes self-sustaining and creates further growth.
Critical mass is a sociodynamic term to describe the existence of sufficient momentum in a social system such that the momentum becomes self-sustaining and creates further growth.
Criticisms of neoclassical economics
Neo-classical economics has come under critique on the basis of its core ideologies, assumptions and other matters.
Neo-classical economics has come under critique on the basis of its core ideologies, assumptions and other matters.
Cross-cultural studies
Cross-cultural studies, sometimes called Holocultural Studies, is a specialization in anthropology and sister sciences (sociology, psychology, economics, political science) that uses field d...
Cross-cultural studies, sometimes called Holocultural Studies, is a specialization in anthropology and sister sciences (sociology, psychology, economics, political science) that uses field d...
Crowd
A crowd is a large and definable group of people, while "the crowd" is referred to as the so-called lower orders of people in general.
A crowd is a large and definable group of people, while "the crowd" is referred to as the so-called lower orders of people in general.
Cultural baggage
The term cultural baggage refers to the tendency for one's culture to pervade thinking, speech, and behavior without one being aware of this pervasion.
The term cultural baggage refers to the tendency for one's culture to pervade thinking, speech, and behavior without one being aware of this pervasion.
Cultural capital
The term cultural capital refers to non-financial social assets; they may be educational or intellectual, which might promote social mobility beyond economic means.
The term cultural capital refers to non-financial social assets; they may be educational or intellectual, which might promote social mobility beyond economic means.
Cultural dissonance
Cultural dissonance is an uncomfortable sense of discord, disharmony, confusion, or conflict experienced by people in the midst of change in their cultural environment.
Cultural dissonance is an uncomfortable sense of discord, disharmony, confusion, or conflict experienced by people in the midst of change in their cultural environment.
Cultural divide
Cultural divide is a term of sociology and human psychology, referring to attempts to describe the differences in reaction, response, and perception of people exposed to multi-cultural situations.
Cultural divide is a term of sociology and human psychology, referring to attempts to describe the differences in reaction, response, and perception of people exposed to multi-cultural situations.
Cultural jet lag
The expression cultural jet lag (or cultural jetlag) was first coined by Marc Perraud during his research into cross-cultural psychology.
The expression cultural jet lag (or cultural jetlag) was first coined by Marc Perraud during his research into cross-cultural psychology.
Cultural probe
Cultural probes (also diary studies) serve as a means of gathering information about people and their activities.
Cultural probes (also diary studies) serve as a means of gathering information about people and their activities.
Culture of poverty
The culture of poverty concept is a social theory explaining the cycle of poverty.
The culture of poverty concept is a social theory explaining the cycle of poverty.
Culture of silence
Culture of silence is a term extending an original concept by Brazilian educator Paulo Friere
In his book Pedagogy of the Oppressed.
Culture of silence is a term extending an original concept by Brazilian educator Paulo Friere
In his book Pedagogy of the Oppressed.
Culture shock
Culture shock is the anxiety, feelings of frustration, alienation and anger that may occur when a person is placed in a new culture.
Culture shock is the anxiety, feelings of frustration, alienation and anger that may occur when a person is placed in a new culture.
Cultures of silence
Cultures of silence have been described perjoratively as markers of apathy,complicity in illicit conduct, including victim complicity and as a contributing factor in creating ignorance of public...
Cultures of silence have been described perjoratively as markers of apathy,complicity in illicit conduct, including victim complicity and as a contributing factor in creating ignorance of public...
Curfew bell
The curfew bell was a bell rung in the evening in Medieval times as the signal for everyone to go to bed.
The curfew bell was a bell rung in the evening in Medieval times as the signal for everyone to go to bed.
Cyberstalking
Cyberstalking has also been addressed in recent U.S. federal law.
Cyberstalking has also been addressed in recent U.S. federal law.
Cycle of poverty
In economics, the cycle of poverty is the "set of factors or events by which poverty, once started, is likely to continue unless there is outside intervention."
In economics, the cycle of poverty is the "set of factors or events by which poverty, once started, is likely to continue unless there is outside intervention."
Daniel Van Meter
Daniel Van Meter was an eccentric, best known for his Tower of Wooden Pallets that became a cultural historic monument.
Daniel Van Meter was an eccentric, best known for his Tower of Wooden Pallets that became a cultural historic monument.
Danielle Bleitrach
Danielle Bleitrach is a French sociologist.
Danielle Bleitrach is a French sociologist.
Dark Ages
"Dark Ages" is a term referring to the period of cultural and economic deterioration and disruption that occurred in Europe following the decline of the Roman Empire.
"Dark Ages" is a term referring to the period of cultural and economic deterioration and disruption that occurred in Europe following the decline of the Roman Empire.
Dark Ages (historiography)
The "Dark Ages" is a historical periodization emphasizing the cultural and economic deterioration that occurred in Europe following the decline of the Roman Empire.
The "Dark Ages" is a historical periodization emphasizing the cultural and economic deterioration that occurred in Europe following the decline of the Roman Empire.
Dating scripts
Dating scripts are the cognitive models that guide individuals’ dating interactions.
Dating scripts are the cognitive models that guide individuals’ dating interactions.
Decency
Decency is the quality or state of being decent, that is, conforming to social or moral standards of taste and propriety.
Decency is the quality or state of being decent, that is, conforming to social or moral standards of taste and propriety.
Decentralised system
Decentralised systems in systems theory are naturally occurring, usually self-regulating systems found which function without an organized center or authority.
Decentralised systems in systems theory are naturally occurring, usually self-regulating systems found which function without an organized center or authority.
Dehumanization
Dehumanization is to make somebody less human by taking away his or her individuality, the creative and interesting aspects of his or her personality, or his or her compassion and sensitivity to...
Dehumanization is to make somebody less human by taking away his or her individuality, the creative and interesting aspects of his or her personality, or his or her compassion and sensitivity to...
Democratic structuring
The principles of democratic structuring were defined by Jo Freeman in "The Tyranny of Structurelessness", first delivered as a talk in 1970, later published in the Berkeley Journal of Sociolo...
The principles of democratic structuring were defined by Jo Freeman in "The Tyranny of Structurelessness", first delivered as a talk in 1970, later published in the Berkeley Journal of Sociolo...
Deterritorialization
Deterritorialization is a concept created by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari in Anti-Oedipus (1972), which, in accordance to Deleuze's desire and philosophy, quickly became used by others,...
Deterritorialization is a concept created by Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari in Anti-Oedipus (1972), which, in accordance to Deleuze's desire and philosophy, quickly became used by others,...
Deviancy amplification spiral
Deviancy amplification spiral is a media hype phenomenon defined by media critics as a cycle of increasing numbers of reports on a category of antisocial behavior or some other "undesirable" event.
Deviancy amplification spiral is a media hype phenomenon defined by media critics as a cycle of increasing numbers of reports on a category of antisocial behavior or some other "undesirable" event.
Deviation analysis
Deviation analysis is the monitoring of the behavior of people or objects within systems to measure compliance with expected or desired norms.
Deviation analysis is the monitoring of the behavior of people or objects within systems to measure compliance with expected or desired norms.
Dichotomy
A dichotomy is any splitting of a whole into exactly two non-overlapping parts, meaning it is a procedure in which a whole is divided into two parts, or in half.
A dichotomy is any splitting of a whole into exactly two non-overlapping parts, meaning it is a procedure in which a whole is divided into two parts, or in half.
Diffusion of innovations
Diffusion of Innovations is a theory that seeks to explain how, why, and at what rate new ideas and technology spread through cultures.
Diffusion of Innovations is a theory that seeks to explain how, why, and at what rate new ideas and technology spread through cultures.
Digital native
A digital native is a person who was born during or after the general introduction of digital technologia (1980) and through interacting with digital technology from an early age, has a greater ...
A digital native is a person who was born during or after the general introduction of digital technologia (1980) and through interacting with digital technology from an early age, has a greater ...
Digital transformation
Digital transformation refers to the changes associated with the application of digital technology in all aspects of human society.
Digital transformation refers to the changes associated with the application of digital technology in all aspects of human society.
Discontinuity view
The discontinuity view emphasizes change and growth in relationships over time.
The discontinuity view emphasizes change and growth in relationships over time.
Disneyfication
Disneyfication (also called Disneyization) is a term which describes the transformation of something, usually society at large, to resemble The Walt Disney Company's theme parks.
Disneyfication (also called Disneyization) is a term which describes the transformation of something, usually society at large, to resemble The Walt Disney Company's theme parks.
Distrust
Distrust is a formal way of not trusting any one party too much in a situation of grave risk or deep doubt.
Distrust is a formal way of not trusting any one party too much in a situation of grave risk or deep doubt.
Diversity training
Diversity training is training for the purpose of increasing participants' cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills, which is based on the assumption that the training will benefit an organizat...
Diversity training is training for the purpose of increasing participants' cultural awareness, knowledge, and skills, which is based on the assumption that the training will benefit an organizat...
Divide and rule
In politics and sociology, divide and rule (derived from divide et impera) (also known as divide and conquer) is a combination of political, military and economic strategy of gaining...
In politics and sociology, divide and rule (derived from divide et impera) (also known as divide and conquer) is a combination of political, military and economic strategy of gaining...
Division of labour
Division of labour is the specialization of cooperative labour in specific, circumscribed tasks and like roles.
Division of labour is the specialization of cooperative labour in specific, circumscribed tasks and like roles.
Doing Difference
Doing Difference is a landmark concept that grew out of the authors' earlier idea of "doing gender", first presented at the American Sociological Association in 1977 by Candace West and Don Zim...
Doing Difference is a landmark concept that grew out of the authors' earlier idea of "doing gender", first presented at the American Sociological Association in 1977 by Candace West and Don Zim...
Doing gender
In sociology and gender studies, "doing gender" is the idea that in Western culture, gender, rather than being an innate quality of individuals, is a psychologically ingrained social construct t...
In sociology and gender studies, "doing gender" is the idea that in Western culture, gender, rather than being an innate quality of individuals, is a psychologically ingrained social construct t...
Domestication theory
Domestication theory is an approach in science and technology studies and media studies that describes the processes by which innovations, especially new technology is 'tamed' or appropriated by...
Domestication theory is an approach in science and technology studies and media studies that describes the processes by which innovations, especially new technology is 'tamed' or appropriated by...
Dominant culture
The dominant culture in a society refers to the established language, religion, behavior, values, rituals, and social customs.
The dominant culture in a society refers to the established language, religion, behavior, values, rituals, and social customs.
Dominant privilege
Dominant privilege is a concept in critical theory describing the unearned advantages enjoyed by members of the dominant culture.
Dominant privilege is a concept in critical theory describing the unearned advantages enjoyed by members of the dominant culture.
Downward social comparison
Downward social comparison is a defensive tendency to compare oneself with someone whose troubles are more serious than one's own.
Downward social comparison is a defensive tendency to compare oneself with someone whose troubles are more serious than one's own.
Dramaturgical action
In sociology, a dramaturgical action is a social action that is designed to be seen by others and to improve one's public self-image.
In sociology, a dramaturgical action is a social action that is designed to be seen by others and to improve one's public self-image.
Drift Hypothesis
Drift Hypothesis, concerning the relationship between mental illness and social class, is the argument that illness causes one to have a downward shift in social class.
Drift Hypothesis, concerning the relationship between mental illness and social class, is the argument that illness causes one to have a downward shift in social class.
Drift hypothesis
Drift hypothesis, concerning the relationship between mental illness and social class, is the argument that illness causes one to have a downward shift in social class.
Drift hypothesis, concerning the relationship between mental illness and social class, is the argument that illness causes one to have a downward shift in social class.
Drunkard's search
Conducting a drunkard's search is to look in the place that's easiest, rather than in the place most likely to yield results.
Conducting a drunkard's search is to look in the place that's easiest, rather than in the place most likely to yield results.
Dude you're a fag
Dude, You're a Fag: Masculinity and Sexuality in High School is a book by CJ Pascoe, published in 2007.
Dude, You're a Fag: Masculinity and Sexuality in High School is a book by CJ Pascoe, published in 2007.
Ecogovernmentality
Ecogovernmentality, also spelled Eco-governmentality is a term used to denote the application of Foucault’s concepts of biopower and governmentality to the analysis of the regulation of so...
Ecogovernmentality, also spelled Eco-governmentality is a term used to denote the application of Foucault’s concepts of biopower and governmentality to the analysis of the regulation of so...
Economic conscription
Economic conscription is a term used to describe mechanisms for recruitment of personnel for the armed forces through the use of economic conditions.
Economic conscription is a term used to describe mechanisms for recruitment of personnel for the armed forces through the use of economic conditions.
Economic stratification
Economic stratification refers to the condition within a society where social classes are separated, or stratified, along economic lines.
Economic stratification refers to the condition within a society where social classes are separated, or stratified, along economic lines.
Economics of marriage
The economics of marriage is the economics analyis of the role of marriage in household formation, of production and distribution decisions within the household and the influence marriage has on...
The economics of marriage is the economics analyis of the role of marriage in household formation, of production and distribution decisions within the household and the influence marriage has on...
Educational inequality
Educational inequality occurs where the quality of education available to pupils is closely related to their social class or status.
Educational inequality occurs where the quality of education available to pupils is closely related to their social class or status.
Ego integrity
Ego integrity was the term given by Erik Erikson to the last of his eight stages of psychosocial development, and used by him to represent 'a post-narcissistic love of the human ego...as an expe...
Ego integrity was the term given by Erik Erikson to the last of his eight stages of psychosocial development, and used by him to represent 'a post-narcissistic love of the human ego...as an expe...
Electronic harassment
Electronic harassment is a term referring to the use of electronic devices to harass, torture, and/or physically harm a person, not to be confused with cyberstalking.
Electronic harassment is a term referring to the use of electronic devices to harass, torture, and/or physically harm a person, not to be confused with cyberstalking.
Eligible bachelor
An eligible bachelor is a bachelor considered to be a particularly desirable potential husband, usually due to wealth, or social status.
An eligible bachelor is a bachelor considered to be a particularly desirable potential husband, usually due to wealth, or social status.
Elite
Elite refers to an exceptional or privileged group that wields considerable power within its sphere of influence.
Elite refers to an exceptional or privileged group that wields considerable power within its sphere of influence.
Elitism
Elitism is the belief or attitude that some individuals, who form an elite — a select group of people with intellect, wealth, specialized training or experience, or other distinctive attri...
Elitism is the belief or attitude that some individuals, who form an elite — a select group of people with intellect, wealth, specialized training or experience, or other distinctive attri...
Emotional capital
Emotional capital minus emotional liability equals emotional equity.
Emotional capital minus emotional liability equals emotional equity.
Emotional labor
Emotional labor is a form of emotional regulation wherein workers are expected to display certain emotions as part of their job, and to promote organizational goals.
Emotional labor is a form of emotional regulation wherein workers are expected to display certain emotions as part of their job, and to promote organizational goals.
Empowered democracy
Empowered democracy is an alternative form of social-democratic arrangements developed by social theorist and legal philosopher Roberto Mangabeira Unger.
Empowered democracy is an alternative form of social-democratic arrangements developed by social theorist and legal philosopher Roberto Mangabeira Unger.
Empowerment
Empowerment refers to increasing the spiritual, political, social, or economic strength of individuals and communities.
Empowerment refers to increasing the spiritual, political, social, or economic strength of individuals and communities.
Enculturation
Enculturation is the process by which a person learns the requirements of the culture by which he or she is surrounded, and acquires values and behaviours that are appropriate or necessary in th...
Enculturation is the process by which a person learns the requirements of the culture by which he or she is surrounded, and acquires values and behaviours that are appropriate or necessary in th...
Endogamous group
Endogamous group is a community in which the members generally marry within the group.
Endogamous group is a community in which the members generally marry within the group.
English medium education
An English medium education system is one that uses English as the primary medium of instruction.
An English medium education system is one that uses English as the primary medium of instruction.
Enterprise social networking
Enterprise social networking focuses on the use of online social networks or social relations among people who share business interests and/or activities.
Enterprise social networking focuses on the use of online social networks or social relations among people who share business interests and/or activities.
Entrepreneur of Life
The term Entrepreneur of Life reflects a basic trend in today's society which demands people to take on a more active role in life, i.e. in all of life's dimensions.
The term Entrepreneur of Life reflects a basic trend in today's society which demands people to take on a more active role in life, i.e. in all of life's dimensions.
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Entrepreneurial Leadership is organizing a group of people to achieve a common goal using proactive entrepreneurial behavior such as optimising risk, innovating to take advantage of opportunitie...
Entrepreneurial Leadership is organizing a group of people to achieve a common goal using proactive entrepreneurial behavior such as optimising risk, innovating to take advantage of opportunitie...
Entrepreneurial leadership
Entrepreneurial leadership is organizing a group of people to achieve a common goal using proactive entrepreneurial behavior such as optimising risk, innovating to take advantage of opportunitie...
Entrepreneurial leadership is organizing a group of people to achieve a common goal using proactive entrepreneurial behavior such as optimising risk, innovating to take advantage of opportunitie...
Equiveillance
Equiveillance is a state of equilibrium, or a desire to attain a state of equilibrium, between surveillance and sousveillance.
Equiveillance is a state of equilibrium, or a desire to attain a state of equilibrium, between surveillance and sousveillance.
Ethnic nepotism
Ethnic nepotism describes a human tendency for in-group bias or in-group favouritism applied by nepotism for people with the same ethnicity.
Ethnic nepotism describes a human tendency for in-group bias or in-group favouritism applied by nepotism for people with the same ethnicity.
Ethnic stereotype
An ethnic stereotype is a generalized representation of an ethnic group, composed of what are thought to be typical characteristics of members of the group.
An ethnic stereotype is a generalized representation of an ethnic group, composed of what are thought to be typical characteristics of members of the group.
Ethnic succession theory
Ethnic succession theory is a theory in sociology stating that ethnic and racial groups will be the targets of neighbourhood segregation only until they achieve economic parity.
Ethnic succession theory is a theory in sociology stating that ethnic and racial groups will be the targets of neighbourhood segregation only until they achieve economic parity.
Ethnography
Ethnography is a qualitative method aimed to learn and understand cultural phenomena which reflect the knowledge and system of meanings guiding the life of a cultural group.
Ethnography is a qualitative method aimed to learn and understand cultural phenomena which reflect the knowledge and system of meanings guiding the life of a cultural group.
Ethogenics
Ethogenics is an interdisciplinary social scientific approach that attempts to understand the systems of belief or means through which individuals attach significance to their actions and fo...
Ethogenics is an interdisciplinary social scientific approach that attempts to understand the systems of belief or means through which individuals attach significance to their actions and fo...
Eufunction
In sociology, a social institution has eufunctions (or helpful functions; the Greek word eu means well) when some of its aspects contribute to the maintenance or survival of another ...
In sociology, a social institution has eufunctions (or helpful functions; the Greek word eu means well) when some of its aspects contribute to the maintenance or survival of another ...
Eurocentrism
Eurocentrism is the practice of viewing the world from a European perspective and with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of European culture.
Eurocentrism is the practice of viewing the world from a European perspective and with an implied belief, either consciously or subconsciously, in the preeminence of European culture.
European social survey
The European Social Survey (ESS) is a social scientific endeavour to map the attitudes, beliefs and behaviour patterns of the various populations in Europe.
The European Social Survey (ESS) is a social scientific endeavour to map the attitudes, beliefs and behaviour patterns of the various populations in Europe.
Evaluation Apprehension model
The Evaluation Apprehension Theory was proposed by Cottrell in 1972.
The Evaluation Apprehension Theory was proposed by Cottrell in 1972.
Evaluation apprehension model
The Evaluation Apprehension Theory was proposed by Cottrell in 1972.
The Evaluation Apprehension Theory was proposed by Cottrell in 1972.
Everyday life
Personal life is the course of an individual's life, especially when viewed as the sum of personal choices contributing to one's personal identity.
Personal life is the course of an individual's life, especially when viewed as the sum of personal choices contributing to one's personal identity.
Exclusivism
Excluvisism is the practice of being exclusive; mentality characterized by the disregard for opinions and ideas other than one's own, or the practice of organizing entities into groups by exclud...
Excluvisism is the practice of being exclusive; mentality characterized by the disregard for opinions and ideas other than one's own, or the practice of organizing entities into groups by exclud...
Exogamous group
Exogamous group is a section of society within which marriages are prohibited.
Exogamous group is a section of society within which marriages are prohibited.
Exploratory research
Exploratory research is a type of research conducted for a problem that has not been clearly defined.
Exploratory research is a type of research conducted for a problem that has not been clearly defined.
Externalization
Externalization means to put something outside of its original borders, especially to put a human function outside of the human body.
Externalization means to put something outside of its original borders, especially to put a human function outside of the human body.
Facilitator
A facilitator is someone who helps a group of people understand their common objectives and assists them to plan to achieve them without taking a particular position in the discussion.
A facilitator is someone who helps a group of people understand their common objectives and assists them to plan to achieve them without taking a particular position in the discussion.
False necessity
False necessity, or "anti-necessitarian social theory," is a contemporary social theory that champions of the plasticity of society and the unlimited potential for transformation.
False necessity, or "anti-necessitarian social theory," is a contemporary social theory that champions of the plasticity of society and the unlimited potential for transformation.
Familialism
Familialism is an ideology that promotes the family of the Western tradition as an institution.
Familialism is an ideology that promotes the family of the Western tradition as an institution.
Family centre
Family centres are community resources that provide services to parents, children, and spouses.
Family centres are community resources that provide services to parents, children, and spouses.
Family economics
The family, although recognized as fundamental from Adam Smith on, received little systematic treatment in economics before the 1950s.
The family, although recognized as fundamental from Adam Smith on, received little systematic treatment in economics before the 1950s.
Family in advertising
The image of the Family in advertising has become a prominent symbol in advertising since the industrial revolution and is often used in marketing campaigns to increase profits.
The image of the Family in advertising has become a prominent symbol in advertising since the industrial revolution and is often used in marketing campaigns to increase profits.
Family values
Family values are political and social beliefs that hold the family to be the essential ethical and moral unit of society.
Family values are political and social beliefs that hold the family to be the essential ethical and moral unit of society.
Fashion victim
Fashion victim is a term claimed to have been coined by Oscar de la Renta that is used to identify a person who is unable to identify commonly recognized boundaries of style.
Fashion victim is a term claimed to have been coined by Oscar de la Renta that is used to identify a person who is unable to identify commonly recognized boundaries of style.
Faux pas
A faux pas is a violation of accepted social norms.
A faux pas is a violation of accepted social norms.
Feeling rules
Feeling rules are socially shared norms that influence how we want to try to feel emotions in given social relations.
Feeling rules are socially shared norms that influence how we want to try to feel emotions in given social relations.
Female body shape
Female body shape or figure is the cumulative product of a woman's skeletal structure (her build) and the quantity and distribution of muscle and fat on the body.
Female body shape or figure is the cumulative product of a woman's skeletal structure (her build) and the quantity and distribution of muscle and fat on the body.
Female privilege
Female privilege is a sociological term used by the men's rights movement to refer to special rights or preference given to women in a society, that are believed to be denied to others.
Female privilege is a sociological term used by the men's rights movement to refer to special rights or preference given to women in a society, that are believed to be denied to others.
Ferdinand Tönnies Society
The Ferdinand Tönnies Society (Ferdinand-Tönnies-Gesellschaft e. V., FTG) was founded in 1956 in Kiel, Germany.
The Ferdinand Tönnies Society (Ferdinand-Tönnies-Gesellschaft e. V., FTG) was founded in 1956 in Kiel, Germany.
Floating population
This article is about internal migration within the People's Republic of China.
This article is about internal migration within the People's Republic of China.
Focal socialisation agency
Focal socialisation agency (or focal socialization agency) in sociology is the name given to the agency which is most influential in process of socialisation upon an individual.
Focal socialisation agency (or focal socialization agency) in sociology is the name given to the agency which is most influential in process of socialisation upon an individual.
Folk devil
A folk devil is a person or group of people who are portrayed in folklore or the media as outsiders and deviant, and who are blamed for crimes or other sorts of social problems (compare scapegoat).
A folk devil is a person or group of people who are portrayed in folklore or the media as outsiders and deviant, and who are blamed for crimes or other sorts of social problems (compare scapegoat).
Formal organization
Formal organization is a fixed set of rules of intra-organization procedures and structures.
Formal organization is a fixed set of rules of intra-organization procedures and structures.
Formative context
Formative contexts are the institutional and imaginative arrangements that shape a society's conflicts and resolutions.
Formative contexts are the institutional and imaginative arrangements that shape a society's conflicts and resolutions.
Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study
The Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study is a longitudinal birth cohort study of American children in urban areas, run by Princeton University and Columbia University.
The Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study is a longitudinal birth cohort study of American children in urban areas, run by Princeton University and Columbia University.
Frame analysis
Frame analysis (also called framing analysis) is a multi-disciplinary social science research method used to analyze how people understand situations and activities.
Frame analysis (also called framing analysis) is a multi-disciplinary social science research method used to analyze how people understand situations and activities.
Friendship
Friendship is a form of interpersonal relationship generally considered to be closer than association, although there is a range of degrees of intimacy in both friendships and associations.
Friendship is a form of interpersonal relationship generally considered to be closer than association, although there is a range of degrees of intimacy in both friendships and associations.
Gang
A gang is a group of people who, through the organization, formation, and establishment of an assemblage, share a common identity.
A gang is a group of people who, through the organization, formation, and establishment of an assemblage, share a common identity.
Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft
Gemeinschaft und Gesellschaft are sociological categories introduced by the German sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies for two normal types of human association.
Gemeinschaft und Gesellschaft are sociological categories introduced by the German sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies for two normal types of human association.
Gender
Gender is a range of characteristics of femininity, masculinity and others described as third gender.
Gender is a range of characteristics of femininity, masculinity and others described as third gender.
Gender roles in agriculture
Gender roles in agriculture are a frequent subject of study by sociologists and farm economists.
Gender roles in agriculture are a frequent subject of study by sociologists and farm economists.
Gender typing
Gender typing attempts to make distinctions made between males, females and other genders as defining characteristics of society.
Gender typing attempts to make distinctions made between males, females and other genders as defining characteristics of society.
General Social Survey
The General Social Survey (GSS) is a sociological survey used to collect data on demographic characteristics and attitudes of residents of the United States.
The General Social Survey (GSS) is a sociological survey used to collect data on demographic characteristics and attitudes of residents of the United States.
Generalized other
The generalized other is a concept used in the social sciences, especially in a field called symbolic interactionism.
The generalized other is a concept used in the social sciences, especially in a field called symbolic interactionism.
Generation gap
The generational gap is and was a term popularized in Western countries during the 1960s referring to differences between people of a younger generation and their elders, especially between ...
The generational gap is and was a term popularized in Western countries during the 1960s referring to differences between people of a younger generation and their elders, especially between ...
Generational change
Generational change is radical change that occurs in an organisation or a population as a result of its members being replaced over time by other individuals with different values or other chara...
Generational change is radical change that occurs in an organisation or a population as a result of its members being replaced over time by other individuals with different values or other chara...
Genre criticism
Genre criticism has thus become one of the main methodologies within rhetorical criticism.
Genre criticism has thus become one of the main methodologies within rhetorical criticism.
Gentrification
Gentrification and urban gentrification refer to the changes that result when wealthier people acquire or rent property in low income and working class communities.
Gentrification and urban gentrification refer to the changes that result when wealthier people acquire or rent property in low income and working class communities.
Geographic determinism
Geographic determinism is the theory that the human habits and characteristics of a particular culture are shaped by geographic conditions.
Geographic determinism is the theory that the human habits and characteristics of a particular culture are shaped by geographic conditions.
German General Social Survey
The German General Social Survey (ALLBUS/GGSS - Die Allgemeine Bevölkerungsumfrage der Sozialwissenschaften) is a national data generation program in Germany, which is similar to the Ameri...
The German General Social Survey (ALLBUS/GGSS - Die Allgemeine Bevölkerungsumfrage der Sozialwissenschaften) is a national data generation program in Germany, which is similar to the Ameri...
German Sociological Association
The German Sociological Association (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Soziologie, DGS) organizes social scientists in Germany.
The German Sociological Association (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Soziologie, DGS) organizes social scientists in Germany.
Global citizens movement
In most discussions, the global citizens movement is a socio-political process rather than a political organization or party structure.
In most discussions, the global citizens movement is a socio-political process rather than a political organization or party structure.
Global elite
The global elite are a group of working millionaires and billionaires; particularly in the emerging markets of India and the People's Republic of China.
The global elite are a group of working millionaires and billionaires; particularly in the emerging markets of India and the People's Republic of China.
Global society
Global society is an all-human society, which exists on Earth from the beginnings of humanity in the form of many local societies and communities, national states etc.; in other words, in the fo...
Global society is an all-human society, which exists on Earth from the beginnings of humanity in the form of many local societies and communities, national states etc.; in other words, in the fo...
Glocalisation
Glocalisation (or glocalization) is a portmanteau word of globalization and localization.
Glocalisation (or glocalization) is a portmanteau word of globalization and localization.
Governmentality
Governmentality is a concept first developed by the French philosopher Michel Foucault in the later years of his life, roughly between 1977 and his death in 1984, particularly in his lectures at...
Governmentality is a concept first developed by the French philosopher Michel Foucault in the later years of his life, roughly between 1977 and his death in 1984, particularly in his lectures at...
Granfalloon
A granfalloon, in the fictional religion of Bokononism (created by Kurt Vonnegut in his 1963 novel Cat's Cradle), is defined as a "false karass."
A granfalloon, in the fictional religion of Bokononism (created by Kurt Vonnegut in his 1963 novel Cat's Cradle), is defined as a "false karass."
Gray ceiling
The gray ceiling is a business/societal phenomenon where the existing workforce of those born during the baby boom era prevents the slightly younger Generation Xers from advancing or being promo...
The gray ceiling is a business/societal phenomenon where the existing workforce of those born during the baby boom era prevents the slightly younger Generation Xers from advancing or being promo...
Great house
A great house is a large and stately residence; the term encompasses different styles of dwelling in different countries.
A great house is a large and stately residence; the term encompasses different styles of dwelling in different countries.
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner specializes in political polling and campaign strategy, helping political candidates, parties, and ballot initiatives succeed across the country and around the world.
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner specializes in political polling and campaign strategy, helping political candidates, parties, and ballot initiatives succeed across the country and around the world.
Grotesque body
The grotesque body is a concept, or literary trope, put forward by Russian literary critic Mikhail Bakhtin in his study of François Rabelais' work.
The grotesque body is a concept, or literary trope, put forward by Russian literary critic Mikhail Bakhtin in his study of François Rabelais' work.
Group behaviour
Group behavior in sociology refers to the situations where people interact in large or small groups.
Group behavior in sociology refers to the situations where people interact in large or small groups.
Group cohesiveness
In general terms, a group is said to be in a state of cohesion when its members possess bonds linking them to one another and to the group as a whole.
In general terms, a group is said to be in a state of cohesion when its members possess bonds linking them to one another and to the group as a whole.
Group development
The goal of most research on group development is to learn why and how small groups change over time.
The goal of most research on group development is to learn why and how small groups change over time.
Group dynamics
Group dynamics is the study of groups, and also a general term for group processes.
Group dynamics is the study of groups, and also a general term for group processes.
Group marriage
Group marriage, is essentially the same as being married-except you're married to more than one person.
Group marriage, is essentially the same as being married-except you're married to more than one person.
Guilt society
A guilt society is one in which the primary method of social control is the inculcation of feelings of guilt for behaviors that the individual believes to be undesirable.
A guilt society is one in which the primary method of social control is the inculcation of feelings of guilt for behaviors that the individual believes to be undesirable.
Handicapism
Handicapism is a term of sociological terminology, which describes a theory and a set of practices, to promote unequal and unfair treatment, discrimination and oppression of peoples with apparen...
Handicapism is a term of sociological terminology, which describes a theory and a set of practices, to promote unequal and unfair treatment, discrimination and oppression of peoples with apparen...
Harmonious society
The construction of a Harmonious Society is a socio-economic vision that is said to be the ultimate end result of Chinese leader Hu Jintao's signature ideology of the Scientific Development Co...
The construction of a Harmonious Society is a socio-economic vision that is said to be the ultimate end result of Chinese leader Hu Jintao's signature ideology of the Scientific Development Co...
Harvard Department of Social Relations
The Department of Social Relations for Interdisciplinary Social Science Studies, more commonly known as the "Department of Social Relations" was an interdisciplinary collaboration among three of...
The Department of Social Relations for Interdisciplinary Social Science Studies, more commonly known as the "Department of Social Relations" was an interdisciplinary collaboration among three of...
Henk and Ingrid
Henk and Ingrid are a fictitious Dutch couple who are often mentioned in speeches by Geert Wilders, as well as by other Dutch politicians.
Henk and Ingrid are a fictitious Dutch couple who are often mentioned in speeches by Geert Wilders, as well as by other Dutch politicians.
Herd mentality
Herd mentality describes how people are influenced by their peers to adopt certain behaviors, follow trends, and/or purchase items.
Herd mentality describes how people are influenced by their peers to adopt certain behaviors, follow trends, and/or purchase items.
Hermit kingdom (Korea)
Hermit kingdom is a label that Westerners have often applied to Korea, particularly to the Joseon Dynasty and to contemporary North Korea.
Hermit kingdom is a label that Westerners have often applied to Korea, particularly to the Joseon Dynasty and to contemporary North Korea.
Heterarchy
A heterarchical system of organization is "...both a structure and a condition..," according to anthropologist Carole Crumley.
A heterarchical system of organization is "...both a structure and a condition..," according to anthropologist Carole Crumley.
Heterophily
Heterophily, or love of the different, is the tendency of individuals to collect in diverse groups; it is the opposite of homophily.
Heterophily, or love of the different, is the tendency of individuals to collect in diverse groups; it is the opposite of homophily.
Hierarchical organization
A hierarchical organization is an organizational structure where every entity in the organization, except one, is subordinate to a single other entity.
A hierarchical organization is an organizational structure where every entity in the organization, except one, is subordinate to a single other entity.
High reliability organization
A High Reliability Organization (HRO) is an organization that has succeeded in avoiding catastrophes in an environment where normal accidents can be expected due to risk factors and complexity.
A High Reliability Organization (HRO) is an organization that has succeeded in avoiding catastrophes in an environment where normal accidents can be expected due to risk factors and complexity.
Historical comparative research
Historical comparative research, also called comparative historical research, is a method of social science that examines historical events in order to create explanations that are valid beyond ...
Historical comparative research, also called comparative historical research, is a method of social science that examines historical events in order to create explanations that are valid beyond ...
Historical institutionalism
Historical institutionalism (HI) is a social science method that uses institutions in order to find sequences of social, political, economic behavior and change across time.
Historical institutionalism (HI) is a social science method that uses institutions in order to find sequences of social, political, economic behavior and change across time.
History of sociology
Sociology emarged from enlightenment thought, shortly after the French Revolution, as a positivist science of society.
Sociology emarged from enlightenment thought, shortly after the French Revolution, as a positivist science of society.
Homoarchy
Homoarchy is “the relation of elements to one another when they are rigidly ranked one way only, and thus possess no (or not more than very limited) potential for being unranked or ranked in an...
Homoarchy is “the relation of elements to one another when they are rigidly ranked one way only, and thus possess no (or not more than very limited) potential for being unranked or ranked in an...
Homophily
Homophily (i.e., "love of the same") is the tendency of individuals to associate and bond with similar others.
Homophily (i.e., "love of the same") is the tendency of individuals to associate and bond with similar others.
Honour
Honour or honor (see spelling differences; from the Latin word honos, honoris) is an abstract concept entailing a perceived quality of worthiness and respectability that affects both t...
Honour or honor (see spelling differences; from the Latin word honos, honoris) is an abstract concept entailing a perceived quality of worthiness and respectability that affects both t...
Hoodoo science
Hoodoo science is an expression used by conservative sociologists to refer to bad faith and junk science or pseudoscience related to the science of sociology, such as used in the collected socio...
Hoodoo science is an expression used by conservative sociologists to refer to bad faith and junk science or pseudoscience related to the science of sociology, such as used in the collected socio...
Horizontal inequality
Horizontal inequality is the inequality — economical, social or other — that does not follow from a difference in an inherent quality such as intelligence, attractiveness or skills for people or...
Horizontal inequality is the inequality — economical, social or other — that does not follow from a difference in an inherent quality such as intelligence, attractiveness or skills for people or...
Hospitality
Hospitality is the relationship between guest and host, or the act or practice of being hospitable.
Hospitality is the relationship between guest and host, or the act or practice of being hospitable.
Housing discrimination (United States)
Housing discrimination is when an individual or family is treated unequally when trying to buy, rent, lease, sell or finance a home based on certain characteristics, such as race, class, sexuali...
Housing discrimination is when an individual or family is treated unequally when trying to buy, rent, lease, sell or finance a home based on certain characteristics, such as race, class, sexuali...
Human body
The human body is the entire structure of a human organism, and consists of a head, neck, torso, two arms and two legs.
The human body is the entire structure of a human organism, and consists of a head, neck, torso, two arms and two legs.
Human ethology
Human ethology has contributed in two particular ways to our understanding of the ontogeny of behavior in humans.
Human ethology has contributed in two particular ways to our understanding of the ontogeny of behavior in humans.
Hybridity
Hybridity refers in its most basic sense to mixture.
Hybridity refers in its most basic sense to mixture.
Hypercompetition
Hypercompetition results from the dynamics of strategic maneuvering amongst competitors.
Hypercompetition results from the dynamics of strategic maneuvering amongst competitors.
Hypocrisy
Hypocrisy is the state of pretending to who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that one does not actually have.
Hypocrisy is the state of pretending to who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that one does not actually have.
Ideological repression
Ideological repression refers to forceful activities against competing ideologies and philosophies.
Ideological repression refers to forceful activities against competing ideologies and philosophies.
Imagined communities
Imagined communities are a concept coined by Benedict Anderson.
Imagined communities are a concept coined by Benedict Anderson.
Impression management
In sociology and social psychology, impression management is a goal-directed conscious or unconscious process in which people attempt to influence the perceptions of other people about a person,...
In sociology and social psychology, impression management is a goal-directed conscious or unconscious process in which people attempt to influence the perceptions of other people about a person,...
Incarceration
Incarceration is the detention of a person in prison, typically as punishment for a crime (custodial sentence).
Incarceration is the detention of a person in prison, typically as punishment for a crime (custodial sentence).
Inchiesta
Inchiesta is a genre of social research.
Inchiesta is a genre of social research.
Inclusion (disability rights)
Inclusion is a term used by people with disabilities and other disability rights advocates for the idea that all people should freely, openly and without pity accommodate any person with a disab...
Inclusion is a term used by people with disabilities and other disability rights advocates for the idea that all people should freely, openly and without pity accommodate any person with a disab...
Indeterminacy problem
The indeterminacy problem is posed as a kind of paradox in the study of the sociology and history of science.
The indeterminacy problem is posed as a kind of paradox in the study of the sociology and history of science.
Index of sociology articles
This is an index of sociology articles.
This is an index of sociology articles.
Individualism
Individualism is the moral stance, political philosophy, ideology, or social outlook that stresses "the moral worth of the individual".
Individualism is the moral stance, political philosophy, ideology, or social outlook that stresses "the moral worth of the individual".
Individualism Index
The Individualism Index (IND or IDV) refers to an individual’s independence from organizations or collectivity.
The Individualism Index (IND or IDV) refers to an individual’s independence from organizations or collectivity.
Individualistic culture
Individualistic culture is a society which is characterized by individualism, not collectivism.
Individualistic culture is a society which is characterized by individualism, not collectivism.
Inequality in the workplace
Inequality in the workplace is an extremely conventional issue.
Inequality in the workplace is an extremely conventional issue.
Informal social control
Informal social control, or the reactions of individuals and groups that bring about conformity to norms and laws, includes peer and community pressure, bystander intervention in a crime, and co...
Informal social control, or the reactions of individuals and groups that bring about conformity to norms and laws, includes peer and community pressure, bystander intervention in a crime, and co...
Injury prevention
Injury prevention are efforts to prevent or reduce the severity of bodily injuries caused by external mechanisms, such as accidents, before they occur.
Injury prevention are efforts to prevent or reduce the severity of bodily injuries caused by external mechanisms, such as accidents, before they occur.
Inoculation theory
Inoculation Theory was developed by social psychologist William J. McGuire in 1961 to explain more about how attitudes and beliefs change, and more important, how to keep original attitudes and ...
Inoculation Theory was developed by social psychologist William J. McGuire in 1961 to explain more about how attitudes and beliefs change, and more important, how to keep original attitudes and ...
Institution
An institution is any structure or mechanism of social order and cooperation governing the behavior of a set of individuals within a given human community.
An institution is any structure or mechanism of social order and cooperation governing the behavior of a set of individuals within a given human community.
Institutional analysis
Institutional analysis is that part of the social sciences which studies how institutions—i.e., structures and mechanisms of social order and cooperation governing the behavior of two or more in...
Institutional analysis is that part of the social sciences which studies how institutions—i.e., structures and mechanisms of social order and cooperation governing the behavior of two or more in...
Institutional racism
Institutional racism (also called structural or systemic racism) describes any kind of system of inequality based on race.
Institutional racism (also called structural or systemic racism) describes any kind of system of inequality based on race.
Instrumental conception of technology
The instrumental conception of technology is Mary Tiles' and Hans Oberdiek's description of the theory technological artefacts are value neutral.
The instrumental conception of technology is Mary Tiles' and Hans Oberdiek's description of the theory technological artefacts are value neutral.
Intelligence Principle
The Intelligence Principle is a hypothetical central idea of cultural evolution.
The Intelligence Principle is a hypothetical central idea of cultural evolution.
Interaction
Interaction is a kind of action that occurs as two or more objects have an effect upon one another.
Interaction is a kind of action that occurs as two or more objects have an effect upon one another.
Intercultural communication principles
Intercultural communication principles guide the process of exchanging meaningful and unambiguous information across cultural boundaries, in a way that preserves mutual respect and minimises ant...
Intercultural communication principles guide the process of exchanging meaningful and unambiguous information across cultural boundaries, in a way that preserves mutual respect and minimises ant...
Intercultural competence
Intercultural competence is the ability of successful communication with people of other cultures.
Intercultural competence is the ability of successful communication with people of other cultures.
Interculturalism
Interculturalism is the philosophy of exchanges between cultural groups within a society, as defined by nationalists of the Canadian province of Québec.
Interculturalism is the philosophy of exchanges between cultural groups within a society, as defined by nationalists of the Canadian province of Québec.
Intergenerational mobility
Inter-generational mobility is a measure of the changes in social status which occurs from the parents' to the children's generation.
Inter-generational mobility is a measure of the changes in social status which occurs from the parents' to the children's generation.
Internalisation (sociology)
Internalisation in sociology and other social sciences is the process of acceptance of a set of norms and values established by people or groups which are influential to the individual through t...
Internalisation in sociology and other social sciences is the process of acceptance of a set of norms and values established by people or groups which are influential to the individual through t...
Internalization
Internalization has different definitions depending on the field that the term is used in.
Internalization has different definitions depending on the field that the term is used in.
International Political Sociology (security studies)
International Political Sociology is a critical approach within security studies.
International Political Sociology is a critical approach within security studies.
International Social Survey Programme
The International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) is a collaboration between different nations conducting surveys covering topics which are useful for social science research.
The International Social Survey Programme (ISSP) is a collaboration between different nations conducting surveys covering topics which are useful for social science research.
Interpersonal attraction
Interpersonal attraction is the attraction between people which leads to friendships and romantic relationships.
Interpersonal attraction is the attraction between people which leads to friendships and romantic relationships.
Interpersonal compatibility
Interpersonal compatibility is a concept that describes the long-term interaction between two or more individuals in terms of the ease and comfort of communication.
Interpersonal compatibility is a concept that describes the long-term interaction between two or more individuals in terms of the ease and comfort of communication.
Interpersonal ties
In mathematical sociology, interpersonal ties are defined as information-carrying connections between people.
In mathematical sociology, interpersonal ties are defined as information-carrying connections between people.
Intersubjective verifiability
Intersubjective verifiability is the capacity of a concept to be readily and accurately communicated between different individuals, and to be reproduced under varying circumstances for the purpo...
Intersubjective verifiability is the capacity of a concept to be readily and accurately communicated between different individuals, and to be reproduced under varying circumstances for the purpo...
Intersubjectivity
Intersubjectivity is a term used in philosophy, psychology, sociology and anthropology to describe a condition somewhere between subjectivity and objectivity, one in which a phenomenon is person...
Intersubjectivity is a term used in philosophy, psychology, sociology and anthropology to describe a condition somewhere between subjectivity and objectivity, one in which a phenomenon is person...
Involuntary celibacy
Involuntary celibacy is the absence in human sexuality of intimate relationships or sexual intercourse for reasons other than voluntary celibacy, asexuality, antisexualism, or sexual abstinence.
Involuntary celibacy is the absence in human sexuality of intimate relationships or sexual intercourse for reasons other than voluntary celibacy, asexuality, antisexualism, or sexual abstinence.
Ivory Tower
The term Ivory Tower originates in the Biblical Song of Solomon, and was later used as an epithet for Mary.
The term Ivory Tower originates in the Biblical Song of Solomon, and was later used as an epithet for Mary.
Jealousy sociology
The sociology of jealousy deals with cultural and social factors that influence what causes jealousy, how jealousy is expressed, and how attitudes toward jealousy change over time.
The sociology of jealousy deals with cultural and social factors that influence what causes jealousy, how jealousy is expressed, and how attitudes toward jealousy change over time.
Khanate
Khanate, or Chanat, is a Turco-Mongolian-originated word used to describe a political entity ruled by a Khan.
Khanate, or Chanat, is a Turco-Mongolian-originated word used to describe a political entity ruled by a Khan.
Killer instinct (human behaviour)
The killer instinct is the ability within a person to take the life of another human being without the psychological inhibition normally associated with taking life.
The killer instinct is the ability within a person to take the life of another human being without the psychological inhibition normally associated with taking life.
Krackhardt E/I Ratio
The Krackhardt E/I Ratio (or variously the E-I Index) is a social network measure which the relative density of internal connections within a social group compared to the number of connect...
The Krackhardt E/I Ratio (or variously the E-I Index) is a social network measure which the relative density of internal connections within a social group compared to the number of connect...
Labeling theory
Labeling theory is closely related to interactionist and social construction theories.
Labeling theory is closely related to interactionist and social construction theories.
Law of the handicap of a head start
The Law of the handicap of a head start (original Dutch: Wet van de remmende voorsprong) is a theory that suggests that getting an initial head start in a given area may result in being ...
The Law of the handicap of a head start (original Dutch: Wet van de remmende voorsprong) is a theory that suggests that getting an initial head start in a given area may result in being ...
Law of the land
The phrase law of the land is a legal term, equivalent to the Latin lex terrae (or legem terrae in the accusative case).
The phrase law of the land is a legal term, equivalent to the Latin lex terrae (or legem terrae in the accusative case).
Law of three stages
The Law of Three Stages is an idea developed by Auguste Comte.
The Law of Three Stages is an idea developed by Auguste Comte.
Leadership
Leadership has been described as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task".
Leadership has been described as the “process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task".
Legitimate peripheral participation
Legitimate peripheral participation (LPP) describes how newcomers become experienced members and eventually old timers of a community of practice or collaborative project.
Legitimate peripheral participation (LPP) describes how newcomers become experienced members and eventually old timers of a community of practice or collaborative project.
Lego Serious Play
Lego Serious Play is a consultant service offered by a LEGO Serious Play Certified Partner.
Lego Serious Play is a consultant service offered by a LEGO Serious Play Certified Partner.
Level of analysis
The term level of analysis points to the location, size, or scale of a research target.
The term level of analysis points to the location, size, or scale of a research target.
Licensure
Licensure refers to the granting of a license, which gives a 'permission to practice.'
Licensure refers to the granting of a license, which gives a 'permission to practice.'
Life chances
Life chances is a political theory of the opportunities each individual has to improve his or her quality of life.
Life chances is a political theory of the opportunities each individual has to improve his or her quality of life.
Life course approach
The life course approach, also known as the life course perspective or life course theory, refers to an approach developed in the 1960s for analyzing people's lives within structural, so...
The life course approach, also known as the life course perspective or life course theory, refers to an approach developed in the 1960s for analyzing people's lives within structural, so...
Life course theory
The life course theory, also known as the life course perspective, refers to an approach developed in the 1960s for analyzing people's lives within structural, social, and cultural contexts.
The life course theory, also known as the life course perspective, refers to an approach developed in the 1960s for analyzing people's lives within structural, social, and cultural contexts.
Life-process model of addiction
The life-process model of addiction is the view that addiction is not a disease but rather a habitual response and a source of gratification and security that can be understood only in the conte...
The life-process model of addiction is the view that addiction is not a disease but rather a habitual response and a source of gratification and security that can be understood only in the conte...
Lifestyle enclave
Lifestyle enclave is a sociological term first used by Robert N. Bellah in his 1985 book, Habits of the Heart: Individualism and Commitment in American Life.
Lifestyle enclave is a sociological term first used by Robert N. Bellah in his 1985 book, Habits of the Heart: Individualism and Commitment in American Life.
Lifeworld
Lifeworld (German: Lebenswelt) may be conceived as a universe of what is self-evident or given, a world that subjects may experience together.
Lifeworld (German: Lebenswelt) may be conceived as a universe of what is self-evident or given, a world that subjects may experience together.
Lives Worth Living
Lives Worth Living is a 2011 documentary film directed and produced by Eric Neudel, and broadcast by PBS through ITVS, as part of the Independent Lens series.
Lives Worth Living is a 2011 documentary film directed and produced by Eric Neudel, and broadcast by PBS through ITVS, as part of the Independent Lens series.
Local community
A local community is a group of interacting people sharing an environment.
A local community is a group of interacting people sharing an environment.
Love at first sight
Love at first sight is a common trope in Western literature, in which a person, character, or speaker feels romantic attraction for a stranger on the first sight of them.
Love at first sight is a common trope in Western literature, in which a person, character, or speaker feels romantic attraction for a stranger on the first sight of them.
Macrostructure
The notion of macrostructure has been used in several disciplines in order to distinguish large-scale, or 'global' structures, from small-scale, or 'local' structures, that is, microstructures.
The notion of macrostructure has been used in several disciplines in order to distinguish large-scale, or 'global' structures, from small-scale, or 'local' structures, that is, microstructures.
Mainstream
Mainstream is something which is purchased, used or accepted broadly rather than by a tiny fraction of population or market; common, usual or conventional.
Mainstream is something which is purchased, used or accepted broadly rather than by a tiny fraction of population or market; common, usual or conventional.
Major consensus narrative
The expression major consensus narrative was coined by Bruce Sterling in his book Zeitgeist as an explanatory synonym for truth.
The expression major consensus narrative was coined by Bruce Sterling in his book Zeitgeist as an explanatory synonym for truth.
Manifest and latent functions and dysfunctions
Manifest and latent functions are social scientific concepts first clarified for sociology by Robert K. Merton.
Manifest and latent functions are social scientific concepts first clarified for sociology by Robert K. Merton.
Marginalization
In sociology, marginalisation, or marginalization, is the social process of becoming or being made marginal or relegated to the fringe of society e.g.; "the marginalization of the undercla...
In sociology, marginalisation, or marginalization, is the social process of becoming or being made marginal or relegated to the fringe of society e.g.; "the marginalization of the undercla...
Market fundamentalism
Market fundamentalism (also known as free market fundamentalism) is a negative term applied to a strong belief in the ability of laissez-faire or free market economy views or policies ...
Market fundamentalism (also known as free market fundamentalism) is a negative term applied to a strong belief in the ability of laissez-faire or free market economy views or policies ...
Markku Kivinen
Markku Jalmari Kivinen is a professor of sociology and a director of the Aleksanteri Institute since 1996.
Markku Jalmari Kivinen is a professor of sociology and a director of the Aleksanteri Institute since 1996.
Marshall Sklare Award
The Marshall Sklare Award is an annual honor of the Association for the Scientific Study of Jewry (ASSJ).
The Marshall Sklare Award is an annual honor of the Association for the Scientific Study of Jewry (ASSJ).
Marxian Class Theory
Marxian Class Theory is a broad range of social concepts related to the study of Marxism.
Marxian Class Theory is a broad range of social concepts related to the study of Marxism.
Masculinity
Masculinity is possessing qualities or characteristics considered typical of or appropriate to a man.
Masculinity is possessing qualities or characteristics considered typical of or appropriate to a man.
Mass-Observation
Mass Observation was a United Kingdom social research organisation founded in 1937.
Mass Observation was a United Kingdom social research organisation founded in 1937.
Master status
Master status is a sociological term used to denote the social position, which is the primary identifying characteristic of an individual.
Master status is a sociological term used to denote the social position, which is the primary identifying characteristic of an individual.
Matriarchy
A matriarchy is a society in which females, especially mothers, have the central roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property.
A matriarchy is a society in which females, especially mothers, have the central roles of political leadership, moral authority, and control of property.
Matrix of Domination
The Matrix of Domination is a sociological theory that explains issues of oppression that deal with race, class, and gender, which, though recognized as different social classifications, are all...
The Matrix of Domination is a sociological theory that explains issues of oppression that deal with race, class, and gender, which, though recognized as different social classifications, are all...
Matthew effect (sociology)
In sociology, the Matthew effect (or accumulated advantage) is the phenomenon where "the rich get richer and the poor get poorer".
In sociology, the Matthew effect (or accumulated advantage) is the phenomenon where "the rich get richer and the poor get poorer".
McDonaldization
McDonaldization is a term used by sociologist George Ritzer in his book The McDonaldization of Society (1993).
McDonaldization is a term used by sociologist George Ritzer in his book The McDonaldization of Society (1993).
Media transparency
Media transparency is the concept of determining how and why information is conveyed through various means.
Media transparency is the concept of determining how and why information is conveyed through various means.
Medieval Islamic sociology
Medieval Islamic sociology is the study of sociology and the social sciences in the medieval Islamic world.
Medieval Islamic sociology is the study of sociology and the social sciences in the medieval Islamic world.
Memetic institutionalism
Memetic institutionalism is a term created by Mikael Sandberg in Social Capital and Democratisation.
Memetic institutionalism is a term created by Mikael Sandberg in Social Capital and Democratisation.
Memetics
Memetics is a theory of mental content based on an analogy with Darwinian evolution, originating from Richard Dawkins' 1976 book The Selfish Gene.
Memetics is a theory of mental content based on an analogy with Darwinian evolution, originating from Richard Dawkins' 1976 book The Selfish Gene.
Men's rights
Men's rights is an umbrella term, encompassing the political rights, entitlements, and freedoms given or denied to males within a nation or culture.
Men's rights is an umbrella term, encompassing the political rights, entitlements, and freedoms given or denied to males within a nation or culture.
Men's rights movement
The term men's rights refers to freedoms and rights of boys and men.
The term men's rights refers to freedoms and rights of boys and men.
Mental disorder
A mental disorder or mental illness is a psychological or behavioral pattern that is generally associated with distress or disability, and which is not considered part of normal developmen...
A mental disorder or mental illness is a psychological or behavioral pattern that is generally associated with distress or disability, and which is not considered part of normal developmen...
Meta-power
Meta-Power is a concept of having control not simply of individuals, but of the social structures themselves.
Meta-Power is a concept of having control not simply of individuals, but of the social structures themselves.
Metabolic rift
The metabolic rift is a term developed by John Bellamy Foster to signify the socio-ecological contradictions of the town-country division of labor in the capitalist era.
The metabolic rift is a term developed by John Bellamy Foster to signify the socio-ecological contradictions of the town-country division of labor in the capitalist era.
Military sociology
Military sociology aims toward the systematic study of the military as a social group rather than as an organization.
Military sociology aims toward the systematic study of the military as a social group rather than as an organization.
Mind-blindness
Mind-blindness can be described as an inability to develop an awareness of what is in the mind of another human.
Mind-blindness can be described as an inability to develop an awareness of what is in the mind of another human.
Minority group
A minority is a sociological group that does not make up a politically dominant voting majority of the total population of a given society.
A minority is a sociological group that does not make up a politically dominant voting majority of the total population of a given society.
Minority influence
Minority influence is a form of social influence, which takes place when a majority is being influenced to accept the beliefs or behaviour of a minority.
Minority influence is a form of social influence, which takes place when a majority is being influenced to accept the beliefs or behaviour of a minority.
Missionary Kids
Missionary Kids are the children of missionary parents, like Tyler Sanford and Luke Lilley, and thus most were born and/or raised abroad.
Missionary Kids are the children of missionary parents, like Tyler Sanford and Luke Lilley, and thus most were born and/or raised abroad.
Mistrust
Mistrust means "to doubt, to lack confidence in".
Mistrust means "to doubt, to lack confidence in".
Mobbing
Mobbing in the context of human beings either means bullying of an individual by a group in any context.
Mobbing in the context of human beings either means bullying of an individual by a group in any context.
Mociology
The term "mociology," or any forms of, is not referenced in any literature pertaining to the history of technology or any related fields.
The term "mociology," or any forms of, is not referenced in any literature pertaining to the history of technology or any related fields.
Modernity
Modernity typically refers to a post-traditional, post-medieval historical period, one marked by the move from feudalism (or agrarianism) toward capitalism, industrialization, secularization, ra...
Modernity typically refers to a post-traditional, post-medieval historical period, one marked by the move from feudalism (or agrarianism) toward capitalism, industrialization, secularization, ra...
Momentum investing
Momentum investing, also sometimes known as "Fair Weather Investing", is a system of buying stocks or other securities that have had high returns over the past three to twelve months, and sellin...
Momentum investing, also sometimes known as "Fair Weather Investing", is a system of buying stocks or other securities that have had high returns over the past three to twelve months, and sellin...
Moral enterprise
Moral enterprise, a concept theory taken from the book Outsiders: Studies in the Sociology of Deviance by Howard S. Becker within labelling theory, is an interest in how rules are produced a...
Moral enterprise, a concept theory taken from the book Outsiders: Studies in the Sociology of Deviance by Howard S. Becker within labelling theory, is an interest in how rules are produced a...
Moral entrepreneur
A moral entrepreneur is a person who seeks to influence a group to adopt or maintain a norm.
A moral entrepreneur is a person who seeks to influence a group to adopt or maintain a norm.
Moral panic
A moral panic is the intensity of feeling expressed in a population about an issue that appears to threaten the social order.
A moral panic is the intensity of feeling expressed in a population about an issue that appears to threaten the social order.
Moral shock
Moral shock is a concept which sociologists use for certain cognitive and emotional processes that encourage participation.
Moral shock is a concept which sociologists use for certain cognitive and emotional processes that encourage participation.
Mores
Mores, in sociology, are any given society's particular norms, virtues, or values.
Mores, in sociology, are any given society's particular norms, virtues, or values.
Name-dropping
Name-dropping, otherwise known as 'a plug', is the practice of mentioning important people or institutions within a conversation, story, song, online identity, or other communication.
Name-dropping, otherwise known as 'a plug', is the practice of mentioning important people or institutions within a conversation, story, song, online identity, or other communication.
Narcissistic leadership
Narcissistic leadership is a common form of leadership.
Narcissistic leadership is a common form of leadership.
Narcotizing dysfunction
The term narcotizing dysfunction was first identified in the article Mass Communication, Popular Taste and Organized Social Action, by Paul F. Lazarsfeld, and Robert K. Merton.
The term narcotizing dysfunction was first identified in the article Mass Communication, Popular Taste and Organized Social Action, by Paul F. Lazarsfeld, and Robert K. Merton.
National Longitudinal Surveys
The National Longitudinal Surveys (NLS) are a set of surveys conducted by the US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, designed to gather information at multiple points in time on si...
The National Longitudinal Surveys (NLS) are a set of surveys conducted by the US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics, designed to gather information at multiple points in time on si...
National psychology
National Psychology refers to the distinctive psychological make-up of particular nations, ethnic groups or people, and to the comparative study of those characteristics in social psychology, so...
National Psychology refers to the distinctive psychological make-up of particular nations, ethnic groups or people, and to the comparative study of those characteristics in social psychology, so...
Nativism (politics)
Nativism favors the interests of certain established inhabitants of an area or nation as compared to claims of newcomers or immigrants.
Nativism favors the interests of certain established inhabitants of an area or nation as compared to claims of newcomers or immigrants.
Natural authority
Natural Authority is the authority a person exerts that is innate to them rather than being drawn from some external body.
Natural Authority is the authority a person exerts that is innate to them rather than being drawn from some external body.
Naturally occurring retirement community
A Naturally occurring retirement community—or a NORC (rhymes with “fork”)—is a community that was not originally designed for seniors, but that has a large proportion of residents who are ...
A Naturally occurring retirement community—or a NORC (rhymes with “fork”)—is a community that was not originally designed for seniors, but that has a large proportion of residents who are ...
Negative capability
Negative capability is the state of creative independence that allows one to transcend intellectual and social constraints.
Negative capability is the state of creative independence that allows one to transcend intellectual and social constraints.
Neighbourhood effect
The neighbourhood effect is one of the contextual variables that explains the tendency of a person to vote in a certain direction based upon the relational effects of the people living in the ne...
The neighbourhood effect is one of the contextual variables that explains the tendency of a person to vote in a certain direction based upon the relational effects of the people living in the ne...
Network society
The term Network Society describes several different phenomena related to the social, political, economic and cultural changes caused by the spread of networked, digital information and communic...
The term Network Society describes several different phenomena related to the social, political, economic and cultural changes caused by the spread of networked, digital information and communic...
Nominal Identity
Nominal identity is a term often used in sociology, psychology and linguistics to differentiate between what is identity in name only and what is the experience of that identity.
Nominal identity is a term often used in sociology, psychology and linguistics to differentiate between what is identity in name only and what is the experience of that identity.
Nominal identity
Nominal identity is a term used to differentiate between what is identity in name only and what is the experience of that identity.
Nominal identity is a term used to differentiate between what is identity in name only and what is the experience of that identity.
Normalcy bias
The normalcy bias refers to a mental state people enter when facing a disaster.
The normalcy bias refers to a mental state people enter when facing a disaster.
Normalization process model
The Normalization Process Model is a theory that explains how new technologies are embedded in health care work.
The Normalization Process Model is a theory that explains how new technologies are embedded in health care work.
North-South divide in the United Kingdom
In Great Britain, the term North–South divide refers to the perceived economic and cultural differences between Southern England and the rest of Great Britain.
In Great Britain, the term North–South divide refers to the perceived economic and cultural differences between Southern England and the rest of Great Britain.
Norwegian farm culture
The Norwegian farm culture was a rural movement unique in values and practices which assumed a form in Viking Age Norway, and continued with little change into the age of firearms - and in many ...
The Norwegian farm culture was a rural movement unique in values and practices which assumed a form in Viking Age Norway, and continued with little change into the age of firearms - and in many ...
Obliteration by incorporation
In sociology of science, obliteration by incorporation (OBI) occurs when at some stage in the development of a science, certain ideas become so accepted and common-use that their contribut...
In sociology of science, obliteration by incorporation (OBI) occurs when at some stage in the development of a science, certain ideas become so accepted and common-use that their contribut...
Obstinée
L'Obstinée was a Masonic Lodge founded in the Nazi prisoner-of-war camp Oflag XD during World War II. Together with the Lodges Liberté chérie and "Les frères captifs d'Allach", it was one of the...
L'Obstinée was a Masonic Lodge founded in the Nazi prisoner-of-war camp Oflag XD during World War II. Together with the Lodges Liberté chérie and "Les frères captifs d'Allach", it was one of the...
Occidentalism
The term Occidentalism is used in one of two main ways: a) stereotyped and sometimes dehumanizing views on the Western world, including Europe and the English-speaking world; and b), ideologies ...
The term Occidentalism is used in one of two main ways: a) stereotyped and sometimes dehumanizing views on the Western world, including Europe and the English-speaking world; and b), ideologies ...
Occupational closure
Occupational closure is the sociological term given to the process whereby a trade or occupation transforms itself into a true profession by closing off entry to the profession to all but those ...
Occupational closure is the sociological term given to the process whereby a trade or occupation transforms itself into a true profession by closing off entry to the profession to all but those ...
Occupational inequality
Occupational inequality is the unequal treatment of people based on gender or race in the workplace.
Occupational inequality is the unequal treatment of people based on gender or race in the workplace.
Occupational segregation
Occupational segregation is the distribution of groups defined by ascribed characteristics, mostly gender, across occupations.
Occupational segregation is the distribution of groups defined by ascribed characteristics, mostly gender, across occupations.
Oikos
An oikos (ancient Greek:, plural:, English prefix: Eco for Ecology and Economics) is the ancient Greek equivalent of a household, house, or family.
An oikos (ancient Greek:, plural:, English prefix: Eco for Ecology and Economics) is the ancient Greek equivalent of a household, house, or family.
Old age
Old age consists of ages nearing or surpassing the average life span of human beings, and thus the end of the human life cycle.
Old age consists of ages nearing or surpassing the average life span of human beings, and thus the end of the human life cycle.
On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog
"On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog" is an adage which began as the caption of a cartoon by Peter Steiner published by The New Yorker on July 5, 1993.
"On the Internet, nobody knows you're a dog" is an adage which began as the caption of a cartoon by Peter Steiner published by The New Yorker on July 5, 1993.
Ontological security
Ontological security is a stable mental state derived from a sense of continuity in regard to the events in one's life.
Ontological security is a stable mental state derived from a sense of continuity in regard to the events in one's life.
Open class system
An open class system is the stratification that facilitates social mobility, with individual achievement and personal merit determining social rank.
An open class system is the stratification that facilitates social mobility, with individual achievement and personal merit determining social rank.
Openness
Openess is the quality of being open.
Openess is the quality of being open.
Operant behavior
Operant Behavior is the network of factors and events involved in the behavior of human and non-human animals.
Operant Behavior is the network of factors and events involved in the behavior of human and non-human animals.
Opportunity structures
Opportunity Structures, in sociology and related social science disciplines, are exogenous factors which limit or empower collective actors.
Opportunity Structures, in sociology and related social science disciplines, are exogenous factors which limit or empower collective actors.
Opposition to immigration
Opposition to immigration is present in most nation-states with immigration, and has become a significant political issue in many countries.
Opposition to immigration is present in most nation-states with immigration, and has become a significant political issue in many countries.
Oppression
Oppression is the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
Oppression is the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
Organi-cultural Deviance
Organi-cultural deviance is a newly recognized and accepted social philosophical term used in academia and corporate criminology.
Organi-cultural deviance is a newly recognized and accepted social philosophical term used in academia and corporate criminology.
Organizational conflict
Organizational conflict is a state of discord caused by the actual or perceived opposition of needs, values and interests between people working together.
Organizational conflict is a state of discord caused by the actual or perceived opposition of needs, values and interests between people working together.
Outline of sociology
Sociology – studies society using various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to understand human social activity, from the micro level of individual agency and intera...
Sociology – studies society using various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to understand human social activity, from the micro level of individual agency and intera...
Paraprofessional
Paraprofessional is a job title given to persons in various occupational fields, such as education, healthcare, engineering Some paraprofessional occupations require special testing or certific...
Paraprofessional is a job title given to persons in various occupational fields, such as education, healthcare, engineering Some paraprofessional occupations require special testing or certific...
Parasocial interaction
Parasocial interaction (or para-social relationship) is a term used by a social scientist to describe one-sided, "parasocial" interpersonal relationships in which one party knows a great deal ab...
Parasocial interaction (or para-social relationship) is a term used by a social scientist to describe one-sided, "parasocial" interpersonal relationships in which one party knows a great deal ab...
Parten's stages of play
Stages of play is a theory and classification of children's participation in play developed by Mildred Parten in 1932.
Stages of play is a theory and classification of children's participation in play developed by Mildred Parten in 1932.
Participant observation
Participant observation is a type of research strategy.
Participant observation is a type of research strategy.
Participation (decision making)
Participation in social science refers to different mechanisms for the public to express opinions - and ideally exert influence - regarding political, economic, management or other social decisions.
Participation in social science refers to different mechanisms for the public to express opinions - and ideally exert influence - regarding political, economic, management or other social decisions.
Participation inequality
In social sciences, participation inequality consists of difference between levels of participation of various groups in certain activities.
In social sciences, participation inequality consists of difference between levels of participation of various groups in certain activities.
Partner effects
Partner effects refer to the ways in which a spouse or consensual mate influences the life of their significant other.
Partner effects refer to the ways in which a spouse or consensual mate influences the life of their significant other.
Passing (gender)
Passing refers to a person's ability to be regarded as a member of the sex or gender with which they physically present.
Passing refers to a person's ability to be regarded as a member of the sex or gender with which they physically present.
Passing (racial identity)
In the racial politics of the United States, racial passing refers to a person classified by society as a member of one racial group choosing to identify with the majority European-American grou...
In the racial politics of the United States, racial passing refers to a person classified by society as a member of one racial group choosing to identify with the majority European-American grou...
Patriarchy
Patriarchy is a social system in which the role of the male as the primary authority figure is central to social organization, and where fathers hold authority over women, children, and property.
Patriarchy is a social system in which the role of the male as the primary authority figure is central to social organization, and where fathers hold authority over women, children, and property.
Pay it forward
The expression "pay it forward" is used to describe the concept of asking that a good deed be repaid by having it done for others instead.
The expression "pay it forward" is used to describe the concept of asking that a good deed be repaid by having it done for others instead.
Pecking order
Pecking order or just peck order is the colloquial term for a hierarchical system of social organization in C.H.I.C.K.E.N.S. It was first described from the behaviour of poultry by Thorlei...
Pecking order or just peck order is the colloquial term for a hierarchical system of social organization in C.H.I.C.K.E.N.S. It was first described from the behaviour of poultry by Thorlei...
Peoples Action for Rural Awakening
Peoples Action for Rural Awakening (PARA) is a social action initiative of Don Bosco Mission in India.
Peoples Action for Rural Awakening (PARA) is a social action initiative of Don Bosco Mission in India.
Permissive society
The permissive society is a society where social norms are becoming increasingly liberal.
The permissive society is a society where social norms are becoming increasingly liberal.
Perpetual student
A perpetual student, also known as a professional student, is a college or university attendee who re-enrolls for several years, typically more than what is necessary to obtain a given degree.
A perpetual student, also known as a professional student, is a college or university attendee who re-enrolls for several years, typically more than what is necessary to obtain a given degree.
Pew Research Center
The Pew Research Center is an American think tank organization based in Washington, D.C. that provides information on issues, attitudes and trends shaping the United States and the world.
The Pew Research Center is an American think tank organization based in Washington, D.C. that provides information on issues, attitudes and trends shaping the United States and the world.
Phenomenological Sociology
Phenomenological Sociology is the study of the formal structures of concrete social existence as made available in and through the analytical description of acts of intentional consciousness.
Phenomenological Sociology is the study of the formal structures of concrete social existence as made available in and through the analytical description of acts of intentional consciousness.
Phenomenological sociology
Phenomenological Sociology is the study of the formal structures of concrete social existence as made available in and through the analytical description of acts of intentional consciousness.
Phenomenological Sociology is the study of the formal structures of concrete social existence as made available in and through the analytical description of acts of intentional consciousness.
Plural society
A plural society is defined by Fredrik Barth as a society combining ethnic contrasts: the economic interdependence of those groups, and the ecological specialization.
A plural society is defined by Fredrik Barth as a society combining ethnic contrasts: the economic interdependence of those groups, and the ecological specialization.
Policy alienation
Policy alienation refers to a framework which examines the experiences of governmental employees with new policies they have to implement.
Policy alienation refers to a framework which examines the experiences of governmental employees with new policies they have to implement.
Polish Sociological Association
The Polskie Towarzystwo Socjologiczne (PTS) (Polish Sociological Association) is the main professional organization of sociologists in Poland.
The Polskie Towarzystwo Socjologiczne (PTS) (Polish Sociological Association) is the main professional organization of sociologists in Poland.
Political class
Political class, or political elite is a concept in comparative political science originally developed by Italian political theorist theory of Gaetano Mosca.
Political class, or political elite is a concept in comparative political science originally developed by Italian political theorist theory of Gaetano Mosca.
Political Instability Task Force
Political Instability Task Force (formerly known as State Failure Task Force) is a U.S. government-sponsored research project to build a database on major domestic political conflicts lead...
Political Instability Task Force (formerly known as State Failure Task Force) is a U.S. government-sponsored research project to build a database on major domestic political conflicts lead...
Political positivism
Political positivism is a theory founded by Ljubisa Bojic.
Political positivism is a theory founded by Ljubisa Bojic.
Political religion
The theory of political religion concerns governmental ideologies whose cultural and political backing is so strong that they are said to attain power equivalent to those of a state religion, to...
The theory of political religion concerns governmental ideologies whose cultural and political backing is so strong that they are said to attain power equivalent to those of a state religion, to...
Ponerology
Ponerology is the name given by Polish psychiatrist Andrzej Łobaczewski to an interdisciplinary study of the causes of periods of social injustice.
Ponerology is the name given by Polish psychiatrist Andrzej Łobaczewski to an interdisciplinary study of the causes of periods of social injustice.
Pop-culture tourism
Pop-culture tourism is the act of traveling to locations featured in literature, film, music, or any other form of popular entertainment.
Pop-culture tourism is the act of traveling to locations featured in literature, film, music, or any other form of popular entertainment.
Populace
A populace is a group of people forming the total population of a certain place.
A populace is a group of people forming the total population of a certain place.
Popularity contest
A popularity contest is a real or hypothetical contest in which the sole criterion for winning is how many votes one gets, such that the winner is the most liked contestant.
A popularity contest is a real or hypothetical contest in which the sole criterion for winning is how many votes one gets, such that the winner is the most liked contestant.
Population
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area.
A population is all the organisms that both belong to the same group or species and live in the same geographical area.
Power (communication)
Power can be described as the capacity of an individual or a group (which may lie dormant) to exert their will over another or others (French and Raven, 2001) or influence the goals of a relatio...
Power can be described as the capacity of an individual or a group (which may lie dormant) to exert their will over another or others (French and Raven, 2001) or influence the goals of a relatio...
Power broker (term)
A power broker is a person who can influence people to vote towards a particular client (i.e.
A power broker is a person who can influence people to vote towards a particular client (i.e.
Power elite
A power elite in political and sociological theory, is a small group of people who control a disproportionate amount of wealth, privilege, and access to decision-making of global consequence.
A power elite in political and sociological theory, is a small group of people who control a disproportionate amount of wealth, privilege, and access to decision-making of global consequence.
Power harassment
Power harassment is harassment or unwelcome attention of a political nature, often occurring in the environment of a workplace including hospitals, schools and universities.
Power harassment is harassment or unwelcome attention of a political nature, often occurring in the environment of a workplace including hospitals, schools and universities.
Practice (social theory)
Practice is a concept widely used in social sciences such as sociology, anthropology, and archaeology, referring broadly to anything people do.
Practice is a concept widely used in social sciences such as sociology, anthropology, and archaeology, referring broadly to anything people do.
Pre-industrial society
Pre-industrial society refers to specific social attributes and forms of political and cultural organization that were prevalent before the advent of the Industrial Revolution.
Pre-industrial society refers to specific social attributes and forms of political and cultural organization that were prevalent before the advent of the Industrial Revolution.
Predecessor culture
Predecessor culture is a sociological phrase originating in Alasdair MacIntyre's book, After Virtue, in which he considers society before the Enlightenment's project of rationalizing all thi...
Predecessor culture is a sociological phrase originating in Alasdair MacIntyre's book, After Virtue, in which he considers society before the Enlightenment's project of rationalizing all thi...
Preference theory
Preference theory is a multidisciplinary (mainly sociological) theory developed by Catherine Hakim and that "sparked off considerable interest".
Preference theory is a multidisciplinary (mainly sociological) theory developed by Catherine Hakim and that "sparked off considerable interest".
Preston curve
The Preston curve is an empirical cross-section relationship between life expectancy and real per capita income.
The Preston curve is an empirical cross-section relationship between life expectancy and real per capita income.
Primary deviance
Primary deviance is the first stage in a theory of deviant identity formation.
Primary deviance is the first stage in a theory of deviant identity formation.
Primary socialisation
Primary socialisation in sociology is the acceptance and learning of a set of norms and values established through the process of socialisation.
Primary socialisation in sociology is the acceptance and learning of a set of norms and values established through the process of socialisation.
Private sphere
The private sphere is the complement or opposite to the public sphere.
The private sphere is the complement or opposite to the public sphere.
Private-collective model of innovation
The term private-collective model of innovation was coined by Eric von Hippel and Georg von Krogh in their 2003 publication in Organization Science.
The term private-collective model of innovation was coined by Eric von Hippel and Georg von Krogh in their 2003 publication in Organization Science.
Privatism
Privatism is a generic term describing any belief that people have a right to the private ownership of certain things.
Privatism is a generic term describing any belief that people have a right to the private ownership of certain things.
Profession
A profession is a vocation founded upon specialized educational training, the purpose of which is to supply disinterested counsel and service to others, for a direct and definite compensation, w...
A profession is a vocation founded upon specialized educational training, the purpose of which is to supply disinterested counsel and service to others, for a direct and definite compensation, w...
Professionalization
Professionalization is the social process by which any trade or occupation transforms itself into a true "profession of the highest integrity and competence."
Professionalization is the social process by which any trade or occupation transforms itself into a true "profession of the highest integrity and competence."
Prole drift
Prole drift, short for proletarian drift, is a trend in which products, styles or other aspects of culture previously considered to be upscale or upper class become popular among working c...
Prole drift, short for proletarian drift, is a trend in which products, styles or other aspects of culture previously considered to be upscale or upper class become popular among working c...
Prosopographical network
A prosopographical network is a system which represents a historical group made up by individual actors and their interactions within a delimited spatial and temporal range.
A prosopographical network is a system which represents a historical group made up by individual actors and their interactions within a delimited spatial and temporal range.
Proteans (body language)
Proteans are unpredictable, subtle, often subconscious, flirting signals, such as a woman's touching of her hair when first meeting a man.
Proteans are unpredictable, subtle, often subconscious, flirting signals, such as a woman's touching of her hair when first meeting a man.
Protest cycle
Protest cycles (also known as cycles of contention or waves of collective action) refers to the cyclical rise and fall in the social movement activity.
Protest cycles (also known as cycles of contention or waves of collective action) refers to the cyclical rise and fall in the social movement activity.
Protestant work ethic
The Protestant work ethic is a concept in sociology, economics and history, attributable to the work of Max Weber.
The Protestant work ethic is a concept in sociology, economics and history, attributable to the work of Max Weber.
Psychoanalytic sociology
Psychoanalytic sociology is the research field that analyzes society using the same methods that psychoanalysis applied to analyze an individual.
Psychoanalytic sociology is the research field that analyzes society using the same methods that psychoanalysis applied to analyze an individual.
Psychosocial
For a concept to be psychosocial means for it to relates to one's psychological development in, and interaction with, a social environment.
For a concept to be psychosocial means for it to relates to one's psychological development in, and interaction with, a social environment.
Public
In public relations and communication science, pubics are groups of individuals, and the pubic (a.k.a.
In public relations and communication science, pubics are groups of individuals, and the pubic (a.k.a.
Public morality
Public morality refers to moral and ethical standards enforced in a society, by law or police work or social pressure, and applied to public life, to the content of the media, and to conduct in ...
Public morality refers to moral and ethical standards enforced in a society, by law or police work or social pressure, and applied to public life, to the content of the media, and to conduct in ...
Public sphere
The public sphere is an area in social life where people can get together, usually in the form of a pizza party, and freely discuss and identify societal problems, and through that discussion in...
The public sphere is an area in social life where people can get together, usually in the form of a pizza party, and freely discuss and identify societal problems, and through that discussion in...
Punctuality
Punctuality is the characteristic of being able to complete a required task or fulfill an obligation before or at a previously-designated time.
Punctuality is the characteristic of being able to complete a required task or fulfill an obligation before or at a previously-designated time.
Punctuated equilibrium in social theory
Punctuated equilibrium in social theory is a method of understanding change in complex social systems.
Punctuated equilibrium in social theory is a method of understanding change in complex social systems.
Punishment
Punishment is the authoritative imposition of something negative or unpleasant on a person or animal in response to behavior deemed wrong by an individual or group.
Punishment is the authoritative imposition of something negative or unpleasant on a person or animal in response to behavior deemed wrong by an individual or group.
Purpose
Purpose is a result, end, mean, aim, or goal of an action intentionally undertaken, or of an object being brought into use or existence, whether or not the purpose was a primary or secondary effect.
Purpose is a result, end, mean, aim, or goal of an action intentionally undertaken, or of an object being brought into use or existence, whether or not the purpose was a primary or secondary effect.
Queue area
Queue areas are places in which people queue (first-come, first-served) for goods or services.
Queue areas are places in which people queue (first-come, first-served) for goods or services.
Race and crime
An observed correlation between race and crime has been noted in a number of countries that have relatively multicultural populations as well as between different geographical world regions corr...
An observed correlation between race and crime has been noted in a number of countries that have relatively multicultural populations as well as between different geographical world regions corr...
Radical chic
Radical chic is a term coined by journalist Tom Wolfe in his 1970 essay "Radical Chic: That Party at Lenny's," to describe the adoption and promotion of radical political causes by celebrities, ...
Radical chic is a term coined by journalist Tom Wolfe in his 1970 essay "Radical Chic: That Party at Lenny's," to describe the adoption and promotion of radical political causes by celebrities, ...
Radicalization
Radicalization is the process in which an individual changes from passiveness or activism to become more revolutionary, militant or extremist.
Radicalization is the process in which an individual changes from passiveness or activism to become more revolutionary, militant or extremist.
Rankism
Rankism is a term coined by physicist, educator, and citizen diplomat Robert W. Fuller.
Rankism is a term coined by physicist, educator, and citizen diplomat Robert W. Fuller.
Rational choice institutionalism
Rational Choice Institutionalism (RCI) is a theoretical approach to the study of institutions arguing that actors use institutions to maximise their utility.
Rational Choice Institutionalism (RCI) is a theoretical approach to the study of institutions arguing that actors use institutions to maximise their utility.
Rationalization (sociology)
Rationalization (or rationalisation) is a term used in sociology to refer to a process in which an increasing number of social actions become based on considerations of teleological effici...
Rationalization (or rationalisation) is a term used in sociology to refer to a process in which an increasing number of social actions become based on considerations of teleological effici...
Raz update of Schein's organizational culture model
Raz update of Schein's Organizational culture model.
Raz update of Schein's Organizational culture model.
Recognition (sociology)
Recognition in sociology is public acknowledgement of person's status or merits (achievements, virtues, service, etc).
Recognition in sociology is public acknowledgement of person's status or merits (achievements, virtues, service, etc).
Reconstructive observation
The term reconstructive observation has been coined by the German sociologist Thomas Loer and the German innovation adviser Armin Moehrle.
The term reconstructive observation has been coined by the German sociologist Thomas Loer and the German innovation adviser Armin Moehrle.
Reference group
A reference group is a concept referring to a group to which an individual or another group is compared.
A reference group is a concept referring to a group to which an individual or another group is compared.
Referent power
Referent power is individual power based on a high level of identification with, admiration of, or respect for the powerholder.
Referent power is individual power based on a high level of identification with, admiration of, or respect for the powerholder.
Reflexivity (social theory)
Reflexivity refers to circular relationships between cause and effect.
Reflexivity refers to circular relationships between cause and effect.
Regulatory capitalism
The term "Regulatory Capitalism" suggests that the operation maintenance and development of the global political economy increasingly depends on administrative rules outside the legislatures and...
The term "Regulatory Capitalism" suggests that the operation maintenance and development of the global political economy increasingly depends on administrative rules outside the legislatures and...
Relational aggression
Relational aggression, also known as covert aggression or covert bullying, is a type of aggression in which harm is caused through damage to one’s relationships or social status .
Relational aggression, also known as covert aggression or covert bullying, is a type of aggression in which harm is caused through damage to one’s relationships or social status .
Relational contract
A relational contract is a contract whose effect is based upon a relationship of trust between the parties.
A relational contract is a contract whose effect is based upon a relationship of trust between the parties.
Relative deprivation
Relative deprivation is the experience of being deprived of something to which one believes oneself to be entitled to have.
Relative deprivation is the experience of being deprived of something to which one believes oneself to be entitled to have.
Religious abuse
Religious abuse refers to any abuse that is administered under the guise of religion and can include psychological trauma, harassment or humiliation on the basis of a victim's religion.
Religious abuse refers to any abuse that is administered under the guise of religion and can include psychological trauma, harassment or humiliation on the basis of a victim's religion.
Religious alienation
Religious alienation is nearly the most common of all forms of alienation.
Religious alienation is nearly the most common of all forms of alienation.
Religious stratification
Religious stratification is the division of a society into hierarchical layers on the premise of religious beliefs, affiliation, or faith practices.
Religious stratification is the division of a society into hierarchical layers on the premise of religious beliefs, affiliation, or faith practices.
Rentier capitalism
Rentier capitalism is a term used in Marxism and sociology which refers to a type of capitalism where a large amount of profit-income generated takes the form of property income, received as...
Rentier capitalism is a term used in Marxism and sociology which refers to a type of capitalism where a large amount of profit-income generated takes the form of property income, received as...
Repugnancy costs
Repugnancy costs are costs borne by an individual or entity as a result of a stimulus that goes against that individual or entity's cultural mores.
Repugnancy costs are costs borne by an individual or entity as a result of a stimulus that goes against that individual or entity's cultural mores.
Reputation
Reputation of a social entity (a person, a group of people, an organization) is an opinion about that entity, typically a result of social evaluation on a set of criteria.
Reputation of a social entity (a person, a group of people, an organization) is an opinion about that entity, typically a result of social evaluation on a set of criteria.
Respect agenda
The Respect agenda was launched in September 2005 by Tony Blair in the United Kingdom.
The Respect agenda was launched in September 2005 by Tony Blair in the United Kingdom.
Responsible autonomy
In the study of organizations and how they work, it is often suggested that there are only three ways of "getting things done": hierarchy, heterarchy and responsible autonomy.
In the study of organizations and how they work, it is often suggested that there are only three ways of "getting things done": hierarchy, heterarchy and responsible autonomy.
Rhetorical Situation
The Rhetorical Situation is the context of a rhetorical event that consists of an issue, an audience, and a set of constraints.
The Rhetorical Situation is the context of a rhetorical event that consists of an issue, an audience, and a set of constraints.
Ripple effect
The ripple effect is a term used to describe a situation where, like the ever expanding ripples across water when an object is dropped into it, an effect from an initial state can be followed o...
The ripple effect is a term used to describe a situation where, like the ever expanding ripples across water when an object is dropped into it, an effect from an initial state can be followed o...
Ritual clown
Ritual clowns are a characteristic feature of the ritual life of many traditional religions, and they typically employ scatology and sexual obscenities.
Ritual clowns are a characteristic feature of the ritual life of many traditional religions, and they typically employ scatology and sexual obscenities.
Role
A role or a social role is a set of connected behaviors, rights and obligations as conceptualized by actors in a social situation.
A role or a social role is a set of connected behaviors, rights and obligations as conceptualized by actors in a social situation.
Role conflict
"Role conflict is a conflict among the roles corresponding to two or more statuses.
"Role conflict is a conflict among the roles corresponding to two or more statuses.
Role model
The term role model generally means any "person who serves as an example, whose behaviour is emulated by others".
The term role model generally means any "person who serves as an example, whose behaviour is emulated by others".
Rural sociology
Rural sociology is a field of sociology associated with the study of social life in non-metropolitan areas.
Rural sociology is a field of sociology associated with the study of social life in non-metropolitan areas.
Sack tapping
Sack tapping is a slang term for a form of bullying practiced by some adolescents as a "game" where two male participants attack, by slapping, tapping, punching, kicking, stomping, elbowing or b...
Sack tapping is a slang term for a form of bullying practiced by some adolescents as a "game" where two male participants attack, by slapping, tapping, punching, kicking, stomping, elbowing or b...
Sail training
From its modern interpretations to its antecedents when maritime nations would send young naval officer candidates to sea (e.g., see Outward Bound), sail training provides an unconventional and ...
From its modern interpretations to its antecedents when maritime nations would send young naval officer candidates to sea (e.g., see Outward Bound), sail training provides an unconventional and ...
Salad bowl (cultural idea)
The salad bowl concept suggests that the integration of the many different cultures of United States residents combine like a salad, as opposed to the more common notion of a cultural melting pot.
The salad bowl concept suggests that the integration of the many different cultures of United States residents combine like a salad, as opposed to the more common notion of a cultural melting pot.
Salvador Giner
Salvador Giner i de San Julián (Barcelona, 1934) is a Catalan sociologist and from 2005 he is the president of the Institute of Catalan Studies.
Salvador Giner i de San Julián (Barcelona, 1934) is a Catalan sociologist and from 2005 he is the president of the Institute of Catalan Studies.
Sanskritisation
Sanskritisation is a particular form of social change found in India.
Sanskritisation is a particular form of social change found in India.
Sanskritization
Sanskritization is a particular form of social change found in India and Nepal.
Sanskritization is a particular form of social change found in India and Nepal.
Santosh Sharma
Santosh Sharma is an Indian executive.
Santosh Sharma is an Indian executive.
Schader Award
The Schader Award is a German award bestowed annually on a social scientist.
The Schader Award is a German award bestowed annually on a social scientist.
Schismogenesis
Schismogenesis literally means "creation of division".
Schismogenesis literally means "creation of division".
School bullying
School bullying is a type of bullying that occurs in connection with education that most oftenly repeats over a long period of time and causes irreversible damage to the victims.
School bullying is a type of bullying that occurs in connection with education that most oftenly repeats over a long period of time and causes irreversible damage to the victims.
Second generation immigrants in the United States
Second generation immigrants in the United States refers to individuals born in the United States who have at least one foreign born parent.
Second generation immigrants in the United States refers to individuals born in the United States who have at least one foreign born parent.
Secondary deviance
Secondary deviance is a stage in a theory of deviant identity formation.
Secondary deviance is a stage in a theory of deviant identity formation.
Secular saint
The term, secular saint, which has no strict definition, generally refers to someone venerated and respected for contributions to a noble cause, but not recognized as a canonical saint by a religion.
The term, secular saint, which has no strict definition, generally refers to someone venerated and respected for contributions to a noble cause, but not recognized as a canonical saint by a religion.
Self-disclosure
Self-disclosure is both the conscious and subconscious act of revealing more about oneself to others.
Self-disclosure is both the conscious and subconscious act of revealing more about oneself to others.
Self-fulfilling prophecy
A self-fulfilling prophecy is a prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, by the very terms of the prophecy itself, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.
A self-fulfilling prophecy is a prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, by the very terms of the prophecy itself, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.
Semi-periphery countries
In world-systems theory, the semi-periphery countries (sometimes referred to as just the semi-periphery) are the industrializing, mostly capitalist countries which are positioned between t...
In world-systems theory, the semi-periphery countries (sometimes referred to as just the semi-periphery) are the industrializing, mostly capitalist countries which are positioned between t...
Services for mental disorders
Services for mental disorders offer treatments, support or advocacy to people judged to have mental disorders (mental illnesses).
Services for mental disorders offer treatments, support or advocacy to people judged to have mental disorders (mental illnesses).
Sexual Division of Labor (Evolutionary Perspective)
The Sexual Division of Labor is defined as the delegation of different tasks between males and females.
The Sexual Division of Labor is defined as the delegation of different tasks between males and females.
Sexual division of labor (evolutionary perspective)
The sexual division of labor is defined as the delegation of different tasks between males and females.
The sexual division of labor is defined as the delegation of different tasks between males and females.
Sexual field
A sexual field is an arena of social life whereby individuals compete for sexual status.
A sexual field is an arena of social life whereby individuals compete for sexual status.
Sexual frustration
Sexual frustration describes the condition in which a human or animal is in a state of agitation, depression, stress, loneliness or anxiety due to prolonged/life-long virginity, sexual inactivit...
Sexual frustration describes the condition in which a human or animal is in a state of agitation, depression, stress, loneliness or anxiety due to prolonged/life-long virginity, sexual inactivit...
Sexual harassment in education
Sexual harassment in education is an unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that interferes with a student’s ability to learn, study, work or participate in school activities.
Sexual harassment in education is an unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that interferes with a student’s ability to learn, study, work or participate in school activities.
Sexual harassment in education in the United States
Sexual harassment in education in the United States is an unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that interferes with a American's student’s ability to learn, study, work or participate in school...
Sexual harassment in education in the United States is an unwelcome behavior of a sexual nature that interferes with a American's student’s ability to learn, study, work or participate in school...
Sham peer review
Sham peer review or malicious peer review is a name given to the abuse of a medical peer review to attack a doctor for personal or other non-medical reasons.
Sham peer review or malicious peer review is a name given to the abuse of a medical peer review to attack a doctor for personal or other non-medical reasons.
Share housing
A share house is a model of household in which a group of usually unrelated people reside together.
A share house is a model of household in which a group of usually unrelated people reside together.
Shibboleth
A shibboleth ( or ) is a custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people, especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important.
A shibboleth ( or ) is a custom, principle, or belief distinguishing a particular class or group of people, especially a long-standing one regarded as outmoded or no longer important.
Significant symbols
In sociology, a significant symbol is a gesture (usually a vocal gesture) that calls out in the individual making the gesture the same (i.e., functionally identical) response that is called out ...
In sociology, a significant symbol is a gesture (usually a vocal gesture) that calls out in the individual making the gesture the same (i.e., functionally identical) response that is called out ...
Simulated Society
Simulated Society (or SimSoc- which is pronounced sim-sock) is a "game" used by universities and other groups to teach various aspects of sociology, political science, and communications s...
Simulated Society (or SimSoc- which is pronounced sim-sock) is a "game" used by universities and other groups to teach various aspects of sociology, political science, and communications s...
SIRU
SIRU, the Social Informatics Research Unit, is part of the Department of Sociology at the University of York.
SIRU, the Social Informatics Research Unit, is part of the Department of Sociology at the University of York.
Six degrees of separation
Six degrees of separation refers to the idea that everyone is on average approximately six steps away from any other person on Earth, so that a chain of, "a friend of a friend" statements can be...
Six degrees of separation refers to the idea that everyone is on average approximately six steps away from any other person on Earth, so that a chain of, "a friend of a friend" statements can be...
Skill (labor)
Skill is a measure of a worker's expertise, specialization, wages, and supervisory capacity.
Skill is a measure of a worker's expertise, specialization, wages, and supervisory capacity.
Slackness
Slackness refers to vulgarity in West Indian culture, behavior and the music associated with these cultural changes, especially the decline of roots reggae music.
Slackness refers to vulgarity in West Indian culture, behavior and the music associated with these cultural changes, especially the decline of roots reggae music.
Sloburb
Sloburb is a portmanteau word combining the words "slob" and "suburb."
Sloburb is a portmanteau word combining the words "slob" and "suburb."
Social
The term Social refers to a characteristic of living organisms.
The term Social refers to a characteristic of living organisms.
Social actions
In sociology, social action refers to an act which takes into account the actions and reactions of individuals (or 'agents').
In sociology, social action refers to an act which takes into account the actions and reactions of individuals (or 'agents').
Social aims and policies
Social policies are devised to solve or prevent social problems and evils.
Social policies are devised to solve or prevent social problems and evils.
Social alienation
The term alienation has many discipline-specific uses, and Roberts notes how even within the social sciences it “is used to refer both to a personal psychological state and to a type of social r...
The term alienation has many discipline-specific uses, and Roberts notes how even within the social sciences it “is used to refer both to a personal psychological state and to a type of social r...
Social Analytics
Social Analytics is a philosophical perspective developed since the early 1980s by the Danish idea historian and philosopher Lars-Henrik Schmidt.
Social Analytics is a philosophical perspective developed since the early 1980s by the Danish idea historian and philosopher Lars-Henrik Schmidt.
Social and psychological value of money
Money as we know it today is a symbol of value created by the human imagination with no intrinsic value of its own.
Money as we know it today is a symbol of value created by the human imagination with no intrinsic value of its own.
Social artifact
Social artifact is any product of individuals or groups (social beings) or of their social behavior.
Social artifact is any product of individuals or groups (social beings) or of their social behavior.
Social bandits
Social bandit or social crime is a term invented by the historian Eric Hobsbawm in his 1959 book Primitive Rebels, a study of popular forms of resistance that also incorporate behavior...
Social bandit or social crime is a term invented by the historian Eric Hobsbawm in his 1959 book Primitive Rebels, a study of popular forms of resistance that also incorporate behavior...
Social behavior
In physics, physiology and sociology, social behavior is behavior directed towards society, or taking place between, members of the same species.
In physics, physiology and sociology, social behavior is behavior directed towards society, or taking place between, members of the same species.
Social business
A social business is a non-loss, non-dividend company designed to address a social objective within the highly regulated marketplace of today.
A social business is a non-loss, non-dividend company designed to address a social objective within the highly regulated marketplace of today.
Social capital
Social capital is a sociological concept, which refers to connections within and between social networks.
Social capital is a sociological concept, which refers to connections within and between social networks.
Social change
Social change refers to an alteration in the social order of a society.
Social change refers to an alteration in the social order of a society.
Social character
The social character is the central basic concept of the analytic social psychology of Erich Fromm.
The social character is the central basic concept of the analytic social psychology of Erich Fromm.
Social chauvinism
Social chauvinism can be described as aggressive or fanatical patriotism, particularly during time of war, in support of one's own nation (e.g., government, culture, etc.) versus other nation(s)...
Social chauvinism can be described as aggressive or fanatical patriotism, particularly during time of war, in support of one's own nation (e.g., government, culture, etc.) versus other nation(s)...
Social circle
Social circles are groups of socially interconnected people.
Social circles are groups of socially interconnected people.
Social class
Social class (or simply "class") is a set of concepts in the social sciences and political theory centered around models of social stratification in which people are grouped into a set of hierar...
Social class (or simply "class") is a set of concepts in the social sciences and political theory centered around models of social stratification in which people are grouped into a set of hierar...
Social complexity
In the discipline of sociology, social complexity is a theoretical construct useful in the analysis of society.
In the discipline of sociology, social complexity is a theoretical construct useful in the analysis of society.
Social condenser
From Soviet constructivist theory, the social condenser is a spatial idea practiced in architecture.
From Soviet constructivist theory, the social condenser is a spatial idea practiced in architecture.
Social conflict
Social conflict is the struggle for agency or power in society.
Social conflict is the struggle for agency or power in society.
Social consciousness
Social consciousness is consciousness shared within a society.
Social consciousness is consciousness shared within a society.
Social contract
The social contract is an intellectual !HI! device intended to explain the appropriate relationship between individuals and their governments.
The social contract is an intellectual !HI! device intended to explain the appropriate relationship between individuals and their governments.
Social control
Social control refers generally to societal and political mechanisms or processes that regulate individual and group behavior, leading to conformity and compliance to the rules of a given societ...
Social control refers generally to societal and political mechanisms or processes that regulate individual and group behavior, leading to conformity and compliance to the rules of a given societ...
Social criticism
Social criticism analyzes social structures which are seen as flawed and aims at practical solutions by specific measures, radical reform or even revolutionary change.
Social criticism analyzes social structures which are seen as flawed and aims at practical solutions by specific measures, radical reform or even revolutionary change.
Social currency
Social currency is a common term that can be understood as the entirety of actual and potential resources which arise from the presence in social networks and communities, may they be digital or...
Social currency is a common term that can be understood as the entirety of actual and potential resources which arise from the presence in social networks and communities, may they be digital or...
Social death
Social death is a term used to describe the condition of people not accepted as fully human by wider society.
Social death is a term used to describe the condition of people not accepted as fully human by wider society.
Social determinism
Social determinism is the hypothesis that social interactions and constructs alone determine individual behavior.
Social determinism is the hypothesis that social interactions and constructs alone determine individual behavior.
Social development theory
In sociology, social development theory attempts to explain qualitative changes in the structure and framework of society, that help the society to better realize its aims and objectives.
In sociology, social development theory attempts to explain qualitative changes in the structure and framework of society, that help the society to better realize its aims and objectives.
Social distance
Social distance describes the distance between different groups of society and is opposed to locational distance.
Social distance describes the distance between different groups of society and is opposed to locational distance.
Social distance corollary
The Social Distance Corollary is a theory in communication research that concerns the tendency of people to perceive others to be more susceptible to media influence than they actually are.
The Social Distance Corollary is a theory in communication research that concerns the tendency of people to perceive others to be more susceptible to media influence than they actually are.
Social engineer
A social engineer is one who tries to influence popular attitudes, social behaviors, and resource management on a large scale.
A social engineer is one who tries to influence popular attitudes, social behaviors, and resource management on a large scale.
Social entropy
Social entropy is a macrosociological systems theory.
Social entropy is a macrosociological systems theory.
Social equality
Social equality is a social state of affairs in which all people within a specific society or isolated group have the same status in a certain respect.
Social equality is a social state of affairs in which all people within a specific society or isolated group have the same status in a certain respect.
Social equilibrium
In sociology, a system is said to be social equilibrium when there is a dynamic working balance among its interdfdghvis & Newstrom, 1985.
In sociology, a system is said to be social equilibrium when there is a dynamic working balance among its interdfdghvis & Newstrom, 1985.
Social equity
There are multiple definitions of social equity as it is a new term; each industry has seemed to take on a different connotation.
There are multiple definitions of social equity as it is a new term; each industry has seemed to take on a different connotation.
Social Evolution
Social Evolution is the title of an essay by Benjamin Kidd, which became available as a book published by Macmillan and co London in 1894.
Social Evolution is the title of an essay by Benjamin Kidd, which became available as a book published by Macmillan and co London in 1894.
Social exchange theory
Social exchange theory is a social psychological and sociological perspective that explains social change and stability as a process of negotiated exchanges between parties.
Social exchange theory is a social psychological and sociological perspective that explains social change and stability as a process of negotiated exchanges between parties.
Social exclusion
Social exclusion is a concept used in many parts of the world to characterise contemporary forms of social disadvantage.
Social exclusion is a concept used in many parts of the world to characterise contemporary forms of social disadvantage.
Social fact
In sociology, social facts are the values, cultural norms, and social structures external to the individual.
In sociology, social facts are the values, cultural norms, and social structures external to the individual.
Social fluency
Social Fluency is the concept of demonstrating proficiency in social situations and/or inter-personal relations.
Social Fluency is the concept of demonstrating proficiency in social situations and/or inter-personal relations.
Social implosion
In sociology, a social implosion refers to an event where a subgroup of a larger group suddenly becomes separated from the larger group—the members of the subgroup sever their connections to the...
In sociology, a social implosion refers to an event where a subgroup of a larger group suddenly becomes separated from the larger group—the members of the subgroup sever their connections to the...
Social inequality
Social inequality refers to a situation in which individual groups in a society do not have equal social status.
Social inequality refers to a situation in which individual groups in a society do not have equal social status.
Social inequity aversion
Inequity is injustice or unfairness or an instance of either of the two.
Inequity is injustice or unfairness or an instance of either of the two.
Social inertia
Social inertia is a term that applies the concept of inertia to psychology and sociology.
Social inertia is a term that applies the concept of inertia to psychology and sociology.
Social influence
Social influence occurs when an individual's thoughts, feelings or actions are affected by other people.
Social influence occurs when an individual's thoughts, feelings or actions are affected by other people.
Social innovation
Social innovation refers to new strategies, concepts, ideas and organizations that meet social needs of all kinds - from working conditions and education to community development and health - an...
Social innovation refers to new strategies, concepts, ideas and organizations that meet social needs of all kinds - from working conditions and education to community development and health - an...
Social Innovation Camp
Social Innovation Camp is a competition and event for software developers, designers and social innovators to create new businesses and projects that use the web to achieve a social goal.
Social Innovation Camp is a competition and event for software developers, designers and social innovators to create new businesses and projects that use the web to achieve a social goal.
Social microcosm
Social Microcosms are miniature spheres of distinctly separate human interaction and behavior within a city, country, or planet.
Social Microcosms are miniature spheres of distinctly separate human interaction and behavior within a city, country, or planet.
Social model
A social, or socioeconomic, model, is the way in which society functions within a state.
A social, or socioeconomic, model, is the way in which society functions within a state.
Social network
A Social network is a theoretical construct useful in the social sciences to study social relationships.
A Social network is a theoretical construct useful in the social sciences to study social relationships.
Social network aggregation
Social network aggregation is the process of collecting content from multiple social network services, such as MySpace or Facebook or Something Awful.
Social network aggregation is the process of collecting content from multiple social network services, such as MySpace or Facebook or Something Awful.
Social network analysis
Social network analysis (SNA) refers to methods used to analyze social networks, social structures made up of individuals (or organizations) called "nodes", which are tied (connected) by one or ...
Social network analysis (SNA) refers to methods used to analyze social networks, social structures made up of individuals (or organizations) called "nodes", which are tied (connected) by one or ...
Social order
Social order is a concept used in sociology, history and other social sciences th refers to a set of linked social structures, social institutions and social practices which conserve, maintain a...
Social order is a concept used in sociology, history and other social sciences th refers to a set of linked social structures, social institutions and social practices which conserve, maintain a...
Social organism
In sociology, the social organism is theoretical concept in which a society or social structure is viewed as a “living organism”.
In sociology, the social organism is theoretical concept in which a society or social structure is viewed as a “living organism”.
Social Osmosis
Social Osmosis is the indirect infusion of social/cultural knowledge.
Social Osmosis is the indirect infusion of social/cultural knowledge.
Social osmosis
Social osmosis is the indirect infusion of social/cultural knowledge.
Social osmosis is the indirect infusion of social/cultural knowledge.
Social perception
Social perception is, in psychology and other cognitive sciences, that part of perception that allows people to understand the individuals and groups of their social world, and thus an element o...
Social perception is, in psychology and other cognitive sciences, that part of perception that allows people to understand the individuals and groups of their social world, and thus an element o...
Social poetry
Social Poetry is a term which has been broadly used to describe poetry which performs a social function or contains a level of social commentary.
Social Poetry is a term which has been broadly used to describe poetry which performs a social function or contains a level of social commentary.
Social polarization
Social polarization is associated with the segregation within a society that may emerge from income inequality, real-estate fluctuations, economic displacements etc.
Social polarization is associated with the segregation within a society that may emerge from income inequality, real-estate fluctuations, economic displacements etc.
Social position
Social position is the position of an individual in a given society and culture.
Social position is the position of an individual in a given society and culture.
Social practice theory
Social Practice theory is a framework for social science researchers who attempt to describe how individuals in different societies across the globe, shape and are shaped by cultural atmosphere ...
Social Practice theory is a framework for social science researchers who attempt to describe how individuals in different societies across the globe, shape and are shaped by cultural atmosphere ...
Social preferences
Social preferences are a type of preference studied in behavioral and experimental economics and social psychology, including interpersonal altruism, fairness, reciprocity, and inequity aversion.
Social preferences are a type of preference studied in behavioral and experimental economics and social psychology, including interpersonal altruism, fairness, reciprocity, and inequity aversion.
Social production of habitat
Social production of Habitat is an international term used to convey the process and product arising from the experience of people in a community collectively determining the conditions of their...
Social production of Habitat is an international term used to convey the process and product arising from the experience of people in a community collectively determining the conditions of their...
Social progress
Social progress is the idea that societies can or do improve in terms of their social, political, and economic structures.
Social progress is the idea that societies can or do improve in terms of their social, political, and economic structures.
Social relation
In social science, a social relation or social interaction refers to a relationship between two (i.e.
In social science, a social relation or social interaction refers to a relationship between two (i.e.
Social reproduction
Social reproduction is a sociological term referring to processes which sustain or perpetuate characteristics of a given social structure or tradition over a period of time.
Social reproduction is a sociological term referring to processes which sustain or perpetuate characteristics of a given social structure or tradition over a period of time.
Social revolution
The term social revolution may have different examples In the Trotskyist movement, the term "social revolution" refers to an upheaval in which existing property relations are smashed.
The term social revolution may have different examples In the Trotskyist movement, the term "social revolution" refers to an upheaval in which existing property relations are smashed.
Social status
In sociology or anthropology, social status is the honor or prestige attached to one's position in society (one's social position).
In sociology or anthropology, social status is the honor or prestige attached to one's position in society (one's social position).
Social stratification
In sociology, social stratification is a concept involving the "classification of persons into groups based on shared socio-economic conditions.
In sociology, social stratification is a concept involving the "classification of persons into groups based on shared socio-economic conditions.
Social stress
Social stress is stress that stems from one’s relationships with others and from his or her social environment.
Social stress is stress that stems from one’s relationships with others and from his or her social environment.
Social structure
Social structure is a term used in the social sciences to refer to patterned social arrangements which form the society as a whole, and which determine, to some varying degree, the actions of th...
Social structure is a term used in the social sciences to refer to patterned social arrangements which form the society as a whole, and which determine, to some varying degree, the actions of th...
Social thought
Social thought provides general theories to explain actions and behavior of society as a whole, encompassing sociological, political, and philosophical ideas.
Social thought provides general theories to explain actions and behavior of society as a whole, encompassing sociological, political, and philosophical ideas.
Social unit
Social unit is a term used in sociology, anthropology, ethnology, and also in animal behaviour studies, zoology and biology to describe a social entity which is part of and participates in a lar...
Social unit is a term used in sociology, anthropology, ethnology, and also in animal behaviour studies, zoology and biology to describe a social entity which is part of and participates in a lar...
Societal attitudes toward homosexuality
Societal attitudes toward homosexuality vary greatly in different moot moot moot cultures and different historical periods, as do attitudes toward sexual desire, activity and relationships in ge...
Societal attitudes toward homosexuality vary greatly in different moot moot moot cultures and different historical periods, as do attitudes toward sexual desire, activity and relationships in ge...
Societal attitudes towards abortion
Societal attitudes towards abortion have varied throughout different historical periods and cultures.
Societal attitudes towards abortion have varied throughout different historical periods and cultures.
Societal collapse
Societal collapse broadly includes both quite abrupt societal failures typified by collapses (such as that of the Mayan Civilization), as well as more extended gradual declines of superpowers (l...
Societal collapse broadly includes both quite abrupt societal failures typified by collapses (such as that of the Mayan Civilization), as well as more extended gradual declines of superpowers (l...
Societal psychology
Societal psychology is a development within social psychology which emphasizes the all-embracing force of the social, institutional, and cultural environments, and with it the study of social ph...
Societal psychology is a development within social psychology which emphasizes the all-embracing force of the social, institutional, and cultural environments, and with it the study of social ph...
Society
A society, or a human society, is a group of people related to each other through persistent relations, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or virtual territory, subje...
A society, or a human society, is a group of people related to each other through persistent relations, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or virtual territory, subje...
Socio-Analysis
Socio-analysis is the activity of exploration, consultancy, and action research which combines and synthesises methodologies and theories derived from psychoanalysis, group relations, social sys...
Socio-analysis is the activity of exploration, consultancy, and action research which combines and synthesises methodologies and theories derived from psychoanalysis, group relations, social sys...
Sociogenic illness
Sociogenic illness (or mass sociogenic illness) is a term that is used to describe a medical condition that spreads within a social group, but does not seem to have a common organic cause.
Sociogenic illness (or mass sociogenic illness) is a term that is used to describe a medical condition that spreads within a social group, but does not seem to have a common organic cause.
Sociological aspects of secrecy
The sociological aspects of secrecy were first studied by Dr. Georg Simmel.
The sociological aspects of secrecy were first studied by Dr. Georg Simmel.
Sociological imagination
The term sociological imagination was coined by the American sociologist C. Wright Mills in 1959 to describe the type of insight offered by the discipline of sociology.
The term sociological imagination was coined by the American sociologist C. Wright Mills in 1959 to describe the type of insight offered by the discipline of sociology.
Sociology and complexity science
Sociology and complexity science is the term used to describe a growing network of research taking place at the intersection of sociology and complexity science.
Sociology and complexity science is the term used to describe a growing network of research taking place at the intersection of sociology and complexity science.
Sociology of emotions
The sociology of emotion applies sociological theorems and techniques to the study of human emotions.
The sociology of emotion applies sociological theorems and techniques to the study of human emotions.
Sociology of human consciousness
The sociology of human consciousness uses the theories and methodology of sociology to explain human consciousness.
The sociology of human consciousness uses the theories and methodology of sociology to explain human consciousness.
Sociology of Manchester
Manchester is a city in the United Kingdom, built by the Industrial Revolution, and has ultimately influenced political and social thinking in Britain and beyond.
Manchester is a city in the United Kingdom, built by the Industrial Revolution, and has ultimately influenced political and social thinking in Britain and beyond.
Sociology of race and ethnic relations
The sociology of race and of ethnic relations is the area of the discipline that studies the social, political, and economic relations between races and ethnicities at all levels of society.
The sociology of race and of ethnic relations is the area of the discipline that studies the social, political, and economic relations between races and ethnicities at all levels of society.
Sociometry
Sociometry is a quantitative method for measuring social relationships.
Sociometry is a quantitative method for measuring social relationships.
Sociophysiology
Sociophysiology is the "interplay between society and physical functioning" (Freund 1988: 856) involving "collaboration of two neighboring sciences: physiology and sociology" (Mauss 1936: 373).
Sociophysiology is the "interplay between society and physical functioning" (Freund 1988: 856) involving "collaboration of two neighboring sciences: physiology and sociology" (Mauss 1936: 373).
Soft skills
Soft skills is a sociological term relating to a person's "EQ" (Emotional Intelligence Quotient), the cluster of personality traits, social graces, communication, language, personal habits, frie...
Soft skills is a sociological term relating to a person's "EQ" (Emotional Intelligence Quotient), the cluster of personality traits, social graces, communication, language, personal habits, frie...
Somatic theory
Somatic theory is a theory of human social behavior based loosely on the somatic marker hypothesis of António Damásio, as well as the attachment theory of John Bowlby and the self psychology of ...
Somatic theory is a theory of human social behavior based loosely on the somatic marker hypothesis of António Damásio, as well as the attachment theory of John Bowlby and the self psychology of ...
Sousveillance
Sousveillance refers to the recording of an activity by a participant in the activity typically by way of small wearable or portable personal technologies.
Sousveillance refers to the recording of an activity by a participant in the activity typically by way of small wearable or portable personal technologies.
Space of flows
The Space of flows is a high-level cultural abstraction of space and time, and their dynamic interactions with digital age society.
The Space of flows is a high-level cultural abstraction of space and time, and their dynamic interactions with digital age society.
Speed Networking
Speed Networking is a method of meeting to accelerate business contacts, generally with a bell.
Speed Networking is a method of meeting to accelerate business contacts, generally with a bell.
Speed networking
Speed networking (or speed business meeting) is a method of meeting to accelerate business contacts, generally with a bell.
Speed networking (or speed business meeting) is a method of meeting to accelerate business contacts, generally with a bell.
Sphere of influence
In the field of international relations, a sphere of influence is a spatial region or conceptual division over which a state or organization has significant cultural, economic, military or polit...
In the field of international relations, a sphere of influence is a spatial region or conceptual division over which a state or organization has significant cultural, economic, military or polit...
Sponsored mobility
Sponsored mobility refers to a system of social mobility where elite individuals in society select (either directly or through agents) recruits to induct into high status groups.
Sponsored mobility refers to a system of social mobility where elite individuals in society select (either directly or through agents) recruits to induct into high status groups.
Stages of growth model
The stages-of-growth model is a theoretical model for the growth of information technology (IT) in a business or similar organization.
The stages-of-growth model is a theoretical model for the growth of information technology (IT) in a business or similar organization.
Status crime
A status crime is a crime of being rather than a crime of doing.
A status crime is a crime of being rather than a crime of doing.
Status inconsistency
Status inconsistency is a situation where an individual's social positions have both positive and negative influences on his or her social status.
Status inconsistency is a situation where an individual's social positions have both positive and negative influences on his or her social status.
Status symbol
A status symbol is a perceived visible, external denotation of one's social position and perceived indicator of economic or social status.
A status symbol is a perceived visible, external denotation of one's social position and perceived indicator of economic or social status.
Strategic Urban Planning
Strategic Urban Planning processes (SUP), also known as Urban Renewal Projects, began to appear at the end of the 20th century.
Strategic Urban Planning processes (SUP), also known as Urban Renewal Projects, began to appear at the end of the 20th century.
Strategy map
A strategy map is a diagram that is used to document the primary strategic goals being pursued by an organisation or management team.
A strategy map is a diagram that is used to document the primary strategic goals being pursued by an organisation or management team.
Structural endogamy
Structural endogamy is a network concept that provides a means of finding the boundaries of endogamy in a community, using simply the genealogical and marriage linkages.
Structural endogamy is a network concept that provides a means of finding the boundaries of endogamy in a community, using simply the genealogical and marriage linkages.
Structural Inequality
Structural inequality has been identified as the bias that is built into the structure of organizations, institutions, governments or, social networks.
Structural inequality has been identified as the bias that is built into the structure of organizations, institutions, governments or, social networks.
Structural inequality
Structural inequality is defined as a condition that arises out of attributing an unequal status to a category of people in relation to one or more other categories, a relationship that is perpe...
Structural inequality is defined as a condition that arises out of attributing an unequal status to a category of people in relation to one or more other categories, a relationship that is perpe...
Structural Pluralism
Structural pluralism is a concept used to examine the way in which societies are structured, and specifically is a way to explain coverage differences in media markets.
Structural pluralism is a concept used to examine the way in which societies are structured, and specifically is a way to explain coverage differences in media markets.
Stupidity
Stupidity is a lack of intelligence, understanding, reason, wit, or sense.
Stupidity is a lack of intelligence, understanding, reason, wit, or sense.
Style tribe
A style tribe or fashion tribe is a group of people that dress in a distinctive style to show their membership in this group.
A style tribe or fashion tribe is a group of people that dress in a distinctive style to show their membership in this group.
Subpersonality
A subpersonality is, in transpersonal psychology, a personality mode that kicks in to allow a person to cope with certain types of psychosocial situations.
A subpersonality is, in transpersonal psychology, a personality mode that kicks in to allow a person to cope with certain types of psychosocial situations.
Superwoman (sociology)
In sociology the term superwoman has been used to describe a Western woman who works hard to manage multiple roles of a worker, a homemaker, a volunteer, a student etc.
In sociology the term superwoman has been used to describe a Western woman who works hard to manage multiple roles of a worker, a homemaker, a volunteer, a student etc.
Supreme crime
The concept of supreme crime is a legal principle that to initiate war not in self defense, called war of aggression in international law, but with the intent to conquer territory and subjugate ...
The concept of supreme crime is a legal principle that to initiate war not in self defense, called war of aggression in international law, but with the intent to conquer territory and subjugate ...
Tai tai
Tai tai (太太) is a Chinese colloquial term for a wealthy married woman who does not work.
Tai tai (太太) is a Chinese colloquial term for a wealthy married woman who does not work.
Taskscape
The term taskscape is often credited to social anthropologist Tim Ingold.
The term taskscape is often credited to social anthropologist Tim Ingold.
Taste (sociology)
Taste as an aesthetic, sociological, economic and anthropological concept refers to a cultural patterns of choice and preference.
Taste as an aesthetic, sociological, economic and anthropological concept refers to a cultural patterns of choice and preference.
Technicism
Technicism is an over reliance or overconfidence in technology as a benefactor of society.
Technicism is an over reliance or overconfidence in technology as a benefactor of society.
Techniques of neutralization
Techniques of neutralization ("neutralisation" in Commonwealth countries) are a theoretical series of methods by which those who commit illegitimate acts temporarily neutralize certain values wi...
Techniques of neutralization ("neutralisation" in Commonwealth countries) are a theoretical series of methods by which those who commit illegitimate acts temporarily neutralize certain values wi...
Technology adoption lifecycle
The technology adoption lifecycle is a sociological model developed by Joe M. Bohlen, George M. Beal and Everett M. Rogers at Iowa State University, building on earlier research conducted there ...
The technology adoption lifecycle is a sociological model developed by Joe M. Bohlen, George M. Beal and Everett M. Rogers at Iowa State University, building on earlier research conducted there ...
Technophilia
Technophilia refers generally to a strong enthusiasm for technology, especially new technologies such as personal computers, the Internet, mobile phones and home cinema.
Technophilia refers generally to a strong enthusiasm for technology, especially new technologies such as personal computers, the Internet, mobile phones and home cinema.
Telesis
Telesis or "planned progress" was a concept and neologism coined by the American sociologist Lester Frank Ward, in the late 19th century to describe directed social advancement via education and...
Telesis or "planned progress" was a concept and neologism coined by the American sociologist Lester Frank Ward, in the late 19th century to describe directed social advancement via education and...
The Future and You
The Future and You is a podcast hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb and teamed with Jim Baen's Universe Magazine.
The Future and You is a podcast hosted by Stephen Euin Cobb and teamed with Jim Baen's Universe Magazine.
Thesis 11
Thesis Eleven Centre for cultural Sociology and the Thesis Eleven Journal of Critical Theory and Historical Sociology The Thesis Eleven centre for cultural sociology is a sociological research i...
Thesis Eleven Centre for cultural Sociology and the Thesis Eleven Journal of Critical Theory and Historical Sociology The Thesis Eleven centre for cultural sociology is a sociological research i...
Thesis Eleven Centre for Cultural Sociology
The Thesis Eleven Centre for Cultural Sociology is a research institution based at La Trobe University in Melbourne Australia.
The Thesis Eleven Centre for Cultural Sociology is a research institution based at La Trobe University in Melbourne Australia.
Third culture kid
Third culture kid is a term coined in the early 1950s by American sociologist and anthropologist Ruth Hill Useem "to refer to the children who accompany their parents into another society".
Third culture kid is a term coined in the early 1950s by American sociologist and anthropologist Ruth Hill Useem "to refer to the children who accompany their parents into another society".
Third place
The third place is a term used in the concept of community building to refer to social surroundings separate from the two usual social environments of home and the workplace.
The third place is a term used in the concept of community building to refer to social surroundings separate from the two usual social environments of home and the workplace.
Time discipline
In sociology and anthropology, time discipline is the general name given to social and economic rules, conventions, customs, and expectations governing the measurement of time, the social curren...
In sociology and anthropology, time discipline is the general name given to social and economic rules, conventions, customs, and expectations governing the measurement of time, the social curren...
Total institution
A total institution is place of work and residence where a great number of similarly situated people, cut off from the wider community for a considerable time, together lead an enclosed, formall...
A total institution is place of work and residence where a great number of similarly situated people, cut off from the wider community for a considerable time, together lead an enclosed, formall...
Tragedy of the commons
The tragedy of the commons is not a dilemma arising from the situation in which multiple individuals, acting independently and rationally consulting their own self-interest, will ultimately depl...
The tragedy of the commons is not a dilemma arising from the situation in which multiple individuals, acting independently and rationally consulting their own self-interest, will ultimately depl...
Triadic closure
Triadic closure is a concept in social network theory, first suggested by German sociologist Georg Simmel in the early 1900s.
Triadic closure is a concept in social network theory, first suggested by German sociologist Georg Simmel in the early 1900s.
Trial separation
A trial separation is an informal splitting of a couple.
A trial separation is an informal splitting of a couple.
Triarchy
Triarchy refers to the three fundamental ways of getting things done in organizations: hierarchy, heterarchy and responsible autonomy.
Triarchy refers to the three fundamental ways of getting things done in organizations: hierarchy, heterarchy and responsible autonomy.
Tribalism
The social structure of a tribe can vary greatly from case to case, but, due to the small size of tribes, it is always a relatively simple role structure, with few (if any) significant social di...
The social structure of a tribe can vary greatly from case to case, but, due to the small size of tribes, it is always a relatively simple role structure, with few (if any) significant social di...
Trust (social sciences)
A social context, trust has several connotations.
A social context, trust has several connotations.
Trust metric
In psychology and sociology, a trust metric is a measurement of the degree to which one social actor (an individual or a group) trusts another social actor.
In psychology and sociology, a trust metric is a measurement of the degree to which one social actor (an individual or a group) trusts another social actor.
Tyranny of small decisions
The tyranny of small decisions refers to a phenomenon explored in an essay by that name, published in 1966 by the American economist Alfred E. Kahn.
The tyranny of small decisions refers to a phenomenon explored in an essay by that name, published in 1966 by the American economist Alfred E. Kahn.
Unintended consequences
In the social sciences, unintended consequences (sometimes unanticipated consequences or unforeseen consequences) are outcomes that are not the outcomes intended by a purposeful action.
In the social sciences, unintended consequences (sometimes unanticipated consequences or unforeseen consequences) are outcomes that are not the outcomes intended by a purposeful action.
Unit cohesion
Unit cohesion is a military concept, defined by one former United States Chief of staff in the early 1980s as "the bonding together of soldiers in such a way as to sustain their will and commitm...
Unit cohesion is a military concept, defined by one former United States Chief of staff in the early 1980s as "the bonding together of soldiers in such a way as to sustain their will and commitm...
Unit cohesion in the United States military
Unit cohesion in the United States military it has been the subject of dispute and political debate since World War II as the United States military has expanded the categories of citizens it ac...
Unit cohesion in the United States military it has been the subject of dispute and political debate since World War II as the United States military has expanded the categories of citizens it ac...
Unit of observation
The Unit of observation is the unit upon which one collects or analyzes data.
The Unit of observation is the unit upon which one collects or analyzes data.
Urban bias
Urban bias refers to a political economy argument according to which economic development is hampered by groups who, by their central location in urban areas, are able to pressure governments to...
Urban bias refers to a political economy argument according to which economic development is hampered by groups who, by their central location in urban areas, are able to pressure governments to...
Value (personal and cultural)
A personal or cultural value is an absolute or relative ethical value, the assumption of which can be the basis for ethical action.
A personal or cultural value is an absolute or relative ethical value, the assumption of which can be the basis for ethical action.
Value network
A value network is a business analysis perspective that describes social and technical resources within and between businesses.
A value network is a business analysis perspective that describes social and technical resources within and between businesses.
Value-rational action
Rational action (or value-rational action, wertrational) is a social action which is taken because it leads to a valued goal, but with no thought of its consequences and often without ...
Rational action (or value-rational action, wertrational) is a social action which is taken because it leads to a valued goal, but with no thought of its consequences and often without ...
Values scales
Values scales are psychological inventories used to determine the values that people endorse in their lives.
Values scales are psychological inventories used to determine the values that people endorse in their lives.
Vignette (psychology)
A vignette in psychological and sociological social psychology experiments presents a hypothetical situation, to which research participants respond thereby revealing their perceptions, values, ...
A vignette in psychological and sociological social psychology experiments presents a hypothetical situation, to which research participants respond thereby revealing their perceptions, values, ...
Volvo Effect
The Volvo Effect is a term used in critiquing standardized testing that was created by Peter Sacks in his 2001 book Standardized Minds.
The Volvo Effect is a term used in critiquing standardized testing that was created by Peter Sacks in his 2001 book Standardized Minds.
Voting bloc
A voting bloc is a group of voters that are so motivated by a specific concern or group of concerns that it helps determine how they vote in elections.
A voting bloc is a group of voters that are so motivated by a specific concern or group of concerns that it helps determine how they vote in elections.
Vulgarism
A vulgarism (from Latin vulgus, the "mean folk"), also called scurrility, is a colloquialism of an unpleasant action or unrefined character, which substitutes a coarse, indecorous word...
A vulgarism (from Latin vulgus, the "mean folk"), also called scurrility, is a colloquialism of an unpleasant action or unrefined character, which substitutes a coarse, indecorous word...
Weighted network
A weighted network is a network where the ties among nodes have weights assigned to them.
A weighted network is a network where the ties among nodes have weights assigned to them.
Western culture
Western culture, sometimes equated with Western civilization or European civilization, is used very broadly to refer to a heritage of social norms, ethical values, traditional cus...
Western culture, sometimes equated with Western civilization or European civilization, is used very broadly to refer to a heritage of social norms, ethical values, traditional cus...
Western Regional Advocacy Project
The Western Regional Advocacy Project (WRAP) is a US West Coast alliance of grassroots homeless people's organizations that advocates for changes to Federal housing policy, and for an end ...
The Western Regional Advocacy Project (WRAP) is a US West Coast alliance of grassroots homeless people's organizations that advocates for changes to Federal housing policy, and for an end ...
Westhoughton Mill
Westhoughton Mill (Rowe and Duncough's Mill), situated in Mill Street in the town of Westhoughton, near Bolton in Lancashire, was in 1812 the site of a Luddite arson attack.
Westhoughton Mill (Rowe and Duncough's Mill), situated in Mill Street in the town of Westhoughton, near Bolton in Lancashire, was in 1812 the site of a Luddite arson attack.
Wetting-down
Wetting-down is a raucous ceremony for newly promoted officers observed in the U.S. and British Navies, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Wetting-down is a raucous ceremony for newly promoted officers observed in the U.S. and British Navies, and the U.S. Coast Guard.
Whipple's index
Whipple's index (index of concentration), invented by the American demographer George Chandler Whipple (1866–1924), indicates the extent to which age data show systematic heaping on cert...
Whipple's index (index of concentration), invented by the American demographer George Chandler Whipple (1866–1924), indicates the extent to which age data show systematic heaping on cert...
Whispering
Whispering is an unvoiced mode of phonation in which the vocal cords do not vibrate normally but are instead adducted sufficiently to create audible turbulence as the speaker exhales during speech.
Whispering is an unvoiced mode of phonation in which the vocal cords do not vibrate normally but are instead adducted sufficiently to create audible turbulence as the speaker exhales during speech.
White guilt
White guilt refers to the concept of individual or collective guilt often said to be felt by some white people for the racist treatment of colored people by whites both historically and presently.
White guilt refers to the concept of individual or collective guilt often said to be felt by some white people for the racist treatment of colored people by whites both historically and presently.
White people
White people (also the Caucasian race) is a term usually referring to human beings characterized (at least in part) by the light pigmentation of their skin.
White people (also the Caucasian race) is a term usually referring to human beings characterized (at least in part) by the light pigmentation of their skin.
White privilege
In critical race theory, white privilege is a way of conceptualizing racial inequalities that focuses as much on the advantages that white people accrue from society as on the disadvantages that...
In critical race theory, white privilege is a way of conceptualizing racial inequalities that focuses as much on the advantages that white people accrue from society as on the disadvantages that...
Wife acceptance factor
Wife Acceptance Factor, Wife Approval Factor, or Wife Appeal Factor (WAF), are design elements that increase the likelihood a wife will approve the purchase of expensive consum...
Wife Acceptance Factor, Wife Approval Factor, or Wife Appeal Factor (WAF), are design elements that increase the likelihood a wife will approve the purchase of expensive consum...
Will (sociology)
In sociology, will is a concept introduced by Ferdinand Tönnies in "Gemeinschaft und Gesellschaft", 1887.
In sociology, will is a concept introduced by Ferdinand Tönnies in "Gemeinschaft und Gesellschaft", 1887.
Winders
"Winders" also refers to a window in the Southern United States, and the coining of the term was more than likely by some relatives of Jimbo Joe Bob Tom Mudhole or perhaps maybe even by Jimbo hi...
"Winders" also refers to a window in the Southern United States, and the coining of the term was more than likely by some relatives of Jimbo Joe Bob Tom Mudhole or perhaps maybe even by Jimbo hi...
Wisconsin model
The Wisconsin model of socio-economic attainment is a model that describes and explains an individual's social mobility and its economic, social, and psychological determinants.
The Wisconsin model of socio-economic attainment is a model that describes and explains an individual's social mobility and its economic, social, and psychological determinants.
Work ethic
Work ethic is not real karen is lieing.
Work ethic is not real karen is lieing.
Work Etiquette
Work etiquette is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior in a workplace, in a group or a society.
Work etiquette is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior in a workplace, in a group or a society.
Work-Family Balance (United States)
Work-family balance (United States) refers to the specific issues that arise when men and women in the United States attempt to balance their occupational lives with their family lives.
Work-family balance (United States) refers to the specific issues that arise when men and women in the United States attempt to balance their occupational lives with their family lives.
Work-Family Balance in the United States
Work-family balance in the United States refers to the specific issues that arise when men and women in the United States attempt to balance their occupational lives with their family lives.
Work-family balance in the United States refers to the specific issues that arise when men and women in the United States attempt to balance their occupational lives with their family lives.
Work-family balance in the United States
Work-family balance in the United States refers to the specific issues that arise when men and women in the United States attempt to balance their occupational lives with their family lives.
Work-family balance in the United States refers to the specific issues that arise when men and women in the United States attempt to balance their occupational lives with their family lives.
Working class education
Working class education is the education of working-class people.
Working class education is the education of working-class people.
Working poor
The working poor are those individuals and families who maintain regular employment but remain in relative poverty due to low levels of pay and dependent expenses.
The working poor are those individuals and families who maintain regular employment but remain in relative poverty due to low levels of pay and dependent expenses.
Workplace aggression
Workplace aggression is a specific type of aggression, which occurs in the workplace.
Workplace aggression is a specific type of aggression, which occurs in the workplace.
Workplace bullying
Workplace bullying, like childhood bullying, is the tendency of individuals or groups to use persistent aggressive or unreasonable behavior against a co-worker or subordinate.
Workplace bullying, like childhood bullying, is the tendency of individuals or groups to use persistent aggressive or unreasonable behavior against a co-worker or subordinate.
Workplace politics
Workplace politics, sometimes referred to as Office politics (which strictly only includes office workers, although the meaning is usually intended in the wider sense) is "the use of one's...
Workplace politics, sometimes referred to as Office politics (which strictly only includes office workers, although the meaning is usually intended in the wider sense) is "the use of one's...
World Stupidity Awards
The World Stupidity Awards is an award ceremony that recognizes achievement in ignorance and stupidity during the past year.
The World Stupidity Awards is an award ceremony that recognizes achievement in ignorance and stupidity during the past year.
World Values Survey
The World Values Survey is an ongoing academic project by social scientists to assess the state of sociocultural, moral, religious, and political values of different cultures around the world.
The World Values Survey is an ongoing academic project by social scientists to assess the state of sociocultural, moral, religious, and political values of different cultures around the world.
Youth engagement
Youth engagement is the sentiment young people feel towards a particular person, activity, place or outcome.
Youth engagement is the sentiment young people feel towards a particular person, activity, place or outcome.
Youth Exclusion
Youth Exclusion is a form of social exclusion in which youth are situated at a social disadvantage in joining institutions and organizations in their societies.
Youth Exclusion is a form of social exclusion in which youth are situated at a social disadvantage in joining institutions and organizations in their societies.
Youth leadership
Youth leadership is the practice of teens exercising authority over themselves or others.
Youth leadership is the practice of teens exercising authority over themselves or others.
Youth participation
Youth participation is the active engagement of young people throughout their communities.
Youth participation is the active engagement of young people throughout their communities.
Zamanfou
Zamanfou, also known as "ochaderfismos" (Greek "Ωχαδερφισμός") is a counterculture phenomenon in Greece which involves social loafing as its principal characteristic.
Zamanfou, also known as "ochaderfismos" (Greek "Ωχαδερφισμός") is a counterculture phenomenon in Greece which involves social loafing as its principal characteristic.
Zero stroke
Zero stroke or cipher stroke was a term used to describe a mental disorder reportedly diagnosed by physicians in Germany under the Weimar Republic and which was caused by hyperinflation th...
Zero stroke or cipher stroke was a term used to describe a mental disorder reportedly diagnosed by physicians in Germany under the Weimar Republic and which was caused by hyperinflation th...