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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 ...
Collectivistic Culture
Definition A collectivistic culture is one where the well-being of the group or community is prio...
Animism
Definition Animism is the belief that non-human entities such as animals, plants, objects, or nat...
Symbol
Definition A symbol is an object, action, or idea that represents something else, often carrying ...
Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
Definition The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis is a theory in linguistics that suggests our native languag...
Sacred and Profane
Definition In sociology, "The Sacred and the Profane" refers to a distinction between two types o...
Cultural Display Rules
Definition A cultural display rule refers to the socially learned norms or guidelines within a cu...
Subculture
Definition A subculture is a distinct group within a larger culture that shares unique beliefs, v...
Pluralism
Definition Pluralism in sociology refers to a social system or society characterized by diversity...
Non-Material Culture
Definition Nonmaterial culture refers to the intangible aspects of a society that include shared ...
Material Culture
Definition Material culture refers to the physical objects, artifacts, and built environments cre...
Innovation
Definition Innovation is a mechanism for cultural change that involves introducing new ideas, pra...