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Social Group

Groups and Institutions

Definition A social group is a collection of individuals who share common interests, goals, or id...

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Social Aggregate

Social Interaction

Definition A social aggregate refers to a collection of individuals who are physically present in...

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Contact Hypothesis

Social Interaction

Overview The contact hypothesis is a psychological theory that suggests meaningful interaction be...

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Prejudice

Social Interaction

Definition Prejudice refers to preconceived opinions or judgments about a person or group of peop...

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Elderly Support Ratio

Social Organization Demography

Overview The Elderly Support Ratio is a demographic concept that compares the number of elderly i...

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Replacement-Level Fertility

Social Organization Demography

Overview Replacement-Level Fertility (RLF) refers to the average number of children per woman nee...

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Population Growth Rate

Social Organization Demography

Overview Population Growth Rate is the ratio of the increase in population to the total populatio...

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Marxist Theory of Population Growth

Social Organization Demography

Definition The Marxist Theory of Population Growth is a sociological perspective that examines ho...

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Malthusian Theory of Population Growth

Social Organization Demography

Definition The Malthusian Theory of Population Growth, introduced by Thomas Malthus in 1798, sugg...

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Demography

Social Organization Demography

Definition Demography is the study of populations, focusing on their size, structure, and distrib...

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Demographic Transition Theory

Social Organization Demography

Definition The Demographic Transition Theory is a model that explains how populations change over...

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Subjugation

Social Interaction

Definition Subjugation in sociology refers to a situation where one group or individual is domina...

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Expulsion

Social Interaction

Definition Expulsion, in the context of sociology, refers to the process by which individuals or ...

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Annihilation

Social Interaction

Definition Annihilation refers to the process by which individuals or groups are systematically e...

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Aggression

Social Interaction

Definition Aggression refers to intentional behavior or actions aimed at causing harm, pain, or d...

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Relational Aggression

Social Interaction

Definition Relational aggression refers to the deliberate manipulation or destruction of relation...

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Instrumental Aggression

Social Interaction

Definition Instrumental Aggression is a form of aggressive behavior where the primary goal is to ...

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Terrorism

War, Conflict and Society

Definition Terrorism is the use of violence or threats of violence against civilians or non-comba...

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Causes of War

War, Conflict and Society

Definition There are many underlying factors that lead to armed conflict. These include disputes ...

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Coercion

Social Interaction

Definition Coercion refers to the use of force, threats, or pressure to influence someone’s behav...

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