General sociology

General sociology

General terms relating to the study of society.

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social usage

Sociology; General sociology

A uniform or customary way of behaving within a social group.Max Weber used the term social usage as a more general term than custom which he regarded as a subtype.

The ethical and social doctrine originated by Jeremy Bantham that the sole aim and criterion for judging all human conduct and all laws is the amount of happiness produced for the greatest number of ...

utopia

Sociology; General sociology

A conception of an ideal or perfectly society which eliminates all of the aspects of prevailing societies that are regarded as undesirable. Highly idealized utopias represent societies in which ...

we –feeling

Sociology; General sociology

The recognition by a number of people that they form a unique group which is worthy of inspiring their loyalty in preference to all other similar groups.

white collar worker

Sociology; General sociology

Professionals, business managers and proprietors and clerks.

white man’s burden

Sociology; General sociology

The views that because white men have the highest culture in the world they are obliged to assume the responsibility to uplift and civilize the preliterate nonwhite ethnic groups.