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Diffusion
Definition Diffusion, as a mechanism for cultural change, refers to the process by which cultural...
Globalization
Overview Globalization is a broad term describing the increasing interconnectedness of nations th...
External Mechanisms of Control
Definition External control mechanisms in sociology refer to the systems, rules, and institutions...
Economic Systems
Economic systems are frameworks within which resources are allocated and goods and services are p...
Marx, Karl
Overview Karl Marx was a 19th-century philosopher, economist, sociologist, journalist, and revolu...
Conservatism
Overview Conservatism is a political and philosophical ideology that emphasizes preserving tradit...
Comparative Advantage
Comparative advantage is a fundamental concept in economic theory, particularly in the context of...
Coalition Government
Overview A coalition government is formed when two or more political parties agree to govern toge...
Anarchism
Key Ideas Anarchism is built on several foundational principles: Individual Freedom: Anarchists...
Relative Poverty
Overview Relative poverty is a measure of income inequality that compares an individual's or fami...
Rebellion
Definition In sociology, rebellion refers to organized, intentional acts of defiance or resistanc...
Pareto Principle
Overview The Pareto Principle, also known as the 80/20 rule, is an observation that in many cases...
Conflict Theory
Definition Conflict theory is a sociological perspective that views society as being shaped by on...
Dialectical Materialism
Overview Dialectical Materialism is a philosophical framework that was developed by Karl Marx and...
Watson, John B.
Overview John B. Watson (1878-1958) was an American psychologist who is widely considered the fou...
Behaviorism
Definition Behaviorism is a psychological approach that focuses on understanding how people learn...
Weber, Max
Overview Max Weber (1864-1920) was a German sociologist, economist, and political scientist regar...
Religion
Definition In sociology, religion is defined as a set of beliefs, practices, rituals, and shared ...
Smith, Adam
Overview Adam Smith (1723-1790) was a Scottish moral philosopher and economist, widely considered...
Merton, Robert
Overview Robert K. Merton (1910-2003) was a highly influential American sociologist, considered o...