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Elderly Support Ratio
Overview The Elderly Support Ratio is a demographic concept that compares the number of elderly i...
Replacement-Level Fertility
Overview Replacement-Level Fertility (RLF) refers to the average number of children per woman nee...
Population Growth Rate
Overview Population Growth Rate is the ratio of the increase in population to the total populatio...
Marxist Theory of Population Growth
Definition The Marxist Theory of Population Growth is a sociological perspective that examines ho...
Malthusian Theory of Population Growth
Definition The Malthusian Theory of Population Growth, introduced by Thomas Malthus in 1798, sugg...
Demography
Definition Demography is the study of populations, focusing on their size, structure, and distrib...
Demographic Transition Theory
Definition The Demographic Transition Theory is a model that explains how populations change over...
Absolute Poverty
Overview Absolute poverty is a term used to describe when individuals or families lack the basic ...
Subjugation
Definition Subjugation in sociology refers to a situation where one group or individual is domina...
Expulsion
Definition Expulsion, in the context of sociology, refers to the process by which individuals or ...
Annihilation
Definition Annihilation refers to the process by which individuals or groups are systematically e...
Aggression
Definition Aggression refers to intentional behavior or actions aimed at causing harm, pain, or d...
Relational Aggression
Definition Relational aggression refers to the deliberate manipulation or destruction of relation...
Instrumental Aggression
Definition Instrumental Aggression is a form of aggressive behavior where the primary goal is to ...
Terrorism
Definition Terrorism is the use of violence or threats of violence against civilians or non-comba...
Causes of War
Definition There are many underlying factors that lead to armed conflict. These include disputes ...
Coercion
Definition Coercion refers to the use of force, threats, or pressure to influence someone’s behav...
Social Mobility
Overview Social mobility refers to how easily people can move up or down the social and economic ...
Social Class
Definition Social class refers to a system of stratification or hierarchy within society where in...
Executive Agencies
Overview The United States government is divided into three branches: legislative, judicial, and ...