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Systems of Generational Relationships
Definition Systems of generational relationships refer to how families or societies trace descent...
Polygamy
Definition Polygamy refers to a marital practice where an individual has multiple spouses simulta...
Nuclear Family
Definition A nuclear family is a family unit consisting of two parents (typically a mother and fa...
Monogamy
Definition Monogamy refers to a type of relationship where two people are exclusively involved wi...
Homogamy
Definition Homogamy refers to the tendency of individuals to marry or form relationships with oth...
Extended Family
Definition In sociology, an extended family refers to a family unit that extends beyond the nucle...
Exogamy
Definition Exogamy refers to the practice of marrying outside one's own social group, which can b...
Endogamy
Definition Endogamy refers to a marriage practice where individuals marry within their own social...
Hidden Curriculum
Definition The hidden curriculum refers to the unintended lessons, values, and norms that student...
Culture
Definition Culture refers to the shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that c...
Universal Church
Definition The Universal Church refers to the idea of a global community that includes all member...
Theism
Definition Theism is a belief in the existence of one or more deities who are considered to be su...
Supernaturalism
Definition Supernaturalism refers to the belief in forces, entities, or phenomena that are not ex...
Polytheism
Definition Polytheism is the belief in or worship of multiple deities, often with distinct person...
Monotheism
Definition Monotheism is the belief in the existence of one supreme being or deity who is conside...
Magic
Definition In sociology, magic refers to a set of practices and beliefs that involve the use of s...
Individualistic Culture
Definition An individualistic culture is a type of societal structure where individuals prioritiz...
Ethnocentrism
Definition Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture or ethnic group is superior to othe...
Cultural Relativism
Definition Cultural relativism is the idea that a culture's beliefs, practices, and values should...
Cultural Humility
Definition Cultural humility is an ongoing process of self-reflection and a willingness to learn ...