Sociology

Sociology is the study of human society, social behavior, and group interactions. It examines structures, institutions, and relationships from personal to global levels.

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Criminology

Deterrence Theory (Criminology)

Deterrence theory is the idea that people are less likely to commit crimes if they believe they’ll be caught and punished. It’s built on the...

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Criminology

Social Disorganization Theory

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Criminology

Dark Figure of Crime

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Sociology

Resocialization

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Sociology

Anticipatory Socialisation

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Sociology

Social Facts

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

Dramaturgy

Sociology

Dramaturgy In Sociology

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Sociology

Latour's Actor Network Theory

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Sociology

Cultural Lag: 10 Examples & Easy Definition

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Sociology

Value Free in Sociology

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

Cultural Capital

Sociology

Cultural Capital Theory of Pierre Bourdieu

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Criminology

What Do Criminal Psychologists Do? 

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Sociology

Pierre Bourdieu & Habitus (Sociology)

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Criminology

Self-Control Theory Of Crime 

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Criminology

Tertiary Deviance: Definition & Examples

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Criminology

Subcultural Theories of Deviance

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Criminology

What Is Social Control In Sociology?

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Criminology

Social Reaction Theory (Criminology)

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Sociology

Two-Step Flow Theory Of Media Communication

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Transnational Corporations

Sociology

Transnational Corporations (TNCs)

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Sociology

A Brief Summary Of The First Wave Of Feminism

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Sociology

What is Sociology: Origin and Famous Sociologists

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Sociology

Value Consensus In Sociology

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Sociology

Social Stratification: Definition, Types & Examples

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Socialization

Sociology

Understanding Socialization in Sociology

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Sociology

Values Meaning in Sociology

Reviewed by Olivia Guy-Evans, MSc

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Sociology

Socialization Examples in Sociology

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

Verstehen

Sociology

Verstehen in Sociology: Empathetic Understanding

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Sociology

Differences Between the Bourgeoisie and Proletariat

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Criminology

Social Construction of Crime & Deviance

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Sociology

Social Mobility: Sociology, Types & Examples 

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Sociology

Social Norms

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD

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Sociology

Karl Marx

Reviewed by Saul McLeod, PhD