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Chapter 1 Vocab
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Sociology
Undergraduate 1
07/18/2013

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Sociology
Definition
a scientific study of social interactions and social changes and what makes these things happen and why they happen
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Alienation
Definition
the separation of things that belong together, separation from social world
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Mechanical Solidarity
Definition
shared values that hold a society together
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Organic Solidarity
Definition
social solidarity that is based on the interdependence of others
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Anomie
Definition
a society where social norms are missing or in conflict
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Rationalization
Definition
use of rational thinking to accomplish specific goals using efficiency and calculated thinking
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Latent Functions
Definition
unintended or unrecognized things
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Social Power
Definition
the ability to control other's behavior, even if it goes against their beliefs
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Social Structure
Definition
permanent components in our social environment
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Manifest Functions
Definition
things that are intended or recognized
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