social dominance
11Social research — refers to research conducted by social scientists (primarily within sociology and social psychology), but also within other disciplines such as social policy, human geography, political science, social anthropology and education. Sociologists and …
12Social hierarchy — is a multi tiered pyramid like social or functional structure having an apex as the centralization of power. The term can also be applied to animal societies, but the term dominance hierarchy is preferred most times. Typically, institutions such… …
13social Darwinism — n. 1. the application, chiefly in the late 19th cent., of Darwinism to the understanding of human society 2. the body of political and social beliefs based on this; specif., the belief that individuals, ethnic groups, etc. achieve success or… …
14Social behaviour in animals — Introduction actions of animals living in communities. Such behaviour may include the feeding of the young, the building of shelters, or the guarding of territory. General characteristics Social behaviour (Social behaviour in animals) …
15social class — Sociol. a broad group in society having common economic, cultural, or political status. * * * ▪ social differentiation also called class a group of people within a society who possess the same socioeconomic status. Besides being… …
16Dominance (economics) — For other uses, see Dominance. For the game theory, see Strategic dominance. Marketing Key concepts …
17Dominance and submission — For other uses, see Dominance. A submissive man stretches out his bound wrists. Dominance and submission (also called D s, Ds, and D/s)[1] is a set of behaviors, customs and rituals involving the giving by one individual to another individual of… …
18dominance — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ absolute, clear, complete, overwhelming, total ▪ growing, increasing ▪ cultural, economic …
19dominance hierarchy — Animal Behav. a system or set of relationships in animal groups that is based on a hierarchical ranking, usually established and maintained by behavior in aggressive encounters: one or a few members hold the highest rank and the others are… …
20Social class — Sociology …
