General sociology

General sociology

General terms relating to the study of society.

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culture myth

Sociology; General sociology

A mythological explanation of the origin of a society, social practices or culture object which relies on the action of a cultural deity or culture hero.

A man-made material object which is used for socially defined purpose;techinally the concept would also include things which were not actually made by men but which nevertheless would have a social ...

culture pattern

Sociology; General sociology

A contract which refers to a logical interpretation of all the culture traits and complexes in a given culture into a meaningful whole; it is intended as a general characterization of an entire ...

total fertility rate (TFR)

Sociology; General sociology

The average number of children born alive to a woman, assuming that she conforms to current fertility rates.

negotiated order

Sociology; General sociology

A social structure that derives its existence from the social interactions through which people define and redefine its character.

class consciousness

Sociology; General sociology

In Karl Marx's view, a subjective awareness held by members of a class regarding their common vested interests and need for collective political action to bring about social change.