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Diffusion

Culture Cultural Change and Continuity

Definition Diffusion, as a mechanism for cultural change, refers to the process by which cultural...

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Globalization

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview Globalization is a broad term describing the increasing interconnectedness of nations th...

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External Mechanisms of Control

Economy and Systems of Power

Definition External control mechanisms in sociology refer to the systems, rules, and institutions...

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Economic Systems

Economy and Systems of Power

Economic systems are frameworks within which resources are allocated and goods and services are p...

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Marx, Karl

Pioneers of Thought

Overview Karl Marx was a 19th-century philosopher, economist, sociologist, journalist, and revolu...

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Conservatism

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview Conservatism is a political and philosophical ideology that emphasizes preserving tradit...

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Comparative Advantage

Economy and Systems of Power

Comparative advantage is a fundamental concept in economic theory, particularly in the context of...

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Coalition Government

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview A coalition government is formed when two or more political parties agree to govern toge...

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Anarchism

Economy and Systems of Power

Key Ideas Anarchism is built on several foundational principles: Individual Freedom: Anarchists...

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Relative Poverty

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview Relative poverty is a measure of income inequality that compares an individual's or fami...

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Rebellion

Economy and Systems of Power

Definition In sociology, rebellion refers to organized, intentional acts of defiance or resistanc...

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Pareto Principle

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, is an observation that in many cases...

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Conflict Theory

Sociological Paradigms

Definition Conflict theory is a sociological perspective that views society as being shaped by on...

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Dialectical Materialism

Economy and Systems of Power

Overview Dialectical Materialism is a philosophical framework that was developed by Karl Marx and...

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Watson, John B.

Pioneers of Thought

Overview John B. Watson (1878-1958) was an American psychologist who is widely considered the fou...

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Behaviorism

Memory and Learning Operant Conditioning

Definition Behaviorism is a psychological approach that focuses on understanding how people learn...

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Weber, Max

Pioneers of Thought

Overview Max Weber (1864-1920) was a German sociologist, economist, and political scientist regar...

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Religion

Culture Values and Beliefs

Definition In sociology, religion is defined as a set of beliefs, practices, rituals, and shared ...

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Smith, Adam

Pioneers of Thought

Overview Adam Smith (1723-1790) was a Scottish moral philosopher and economist, widely considered...

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Merton, Robert

Pioneers of Thought

Overview Robert K. Merton (1910-2003) was a highly influential American sociologist, considered o...

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