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Conflict Theory Perspective on Social Stratification

Sociological Paradigms

Definition Conflict theory is a sociological perspective that examines how power dynamics, inequa...

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Conflict Theory Perspective on Gender Stratification

Sociological Paradigms

Definition The Conflict Theory Perspective on Gender Stratification is a sociological approach th...

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Systems of Generational Relationships

Groups and Institutions Family Systems

Definition Systems of generational relationships refer to how families or societies trace descent...

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Social Institutions

Groups and Institutions

Definition Social institutions are the pillars of society. They are structured systems of norms,...

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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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Secondary Group

Groups and Institutions

Definition A secondary group in sociology refers to a type of social group where interactions are...

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Reference Group

Groups and Institutions

Definition A reference group in sociology refers to a group of people that individuals use as a s...

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Primary Group

Groups and Institutions

Definition A primary group in sociology refers to a small, intimate social grouping where members...

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Polygamy

Groups and Institutions Family Systems

Definition Polygamy refers to a marital practice where an individual has multiple spouses simulta...

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Nuclear Family

Groups and Institutions Family Systems

Definition A nuclear family is a family unit consisting of two parents (typically a mother and fa...

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Monogamy

Groups and Institutions Family Systems

Definition Monogamy refers to a type of relationship where two people are exclusively involved wi...

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Homogamy

Groups and Institutions Family Systems

Definition Homogamy refers to the tendency of individuals to marry or form relationships with oth...

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Group Polarization

Groups and Institutions

Definition Group polarization refers to the tendency for group discussion to strengthen the domin...

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Functions of the Family

Groups and Institutions Family Systems

Definition The Functions of Family refer to the various roles and responsibilities that families ...

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Extended Family

Groups and Institutions Family Systems

Definition In sociology, an extended family refers to a family unit that extends beyond the nucle...

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Exogamy

Groups and Institutions Family Systems

Definition Exogamy refers to the practice of marrying outside one's own social group, which can b...

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Endogamy

Groups and Institutions Family Systems

Definition Endogamy refers to a marriage practice where individuals marry within their own social...

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Social Scripts

Social Interaction

Definition Social scripts in psychology refer to the learned sequences of behaviors that individu...

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Social Interaction

Social Interaction

Definition Social interaction refers to the process by which individuals communicate and exchange...

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Role Strain

Social Interaction

Definition Role strain occurs when the demands or expectations of a single social role become dif...

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