social status
71Social psychology (psychology) — Social psychology is the scientific study of how people s thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others (Allport, 1985). By this definition, scientific refers to the empirical method of… …
72Social constructionism — and social constructivism are sociological and psychological theories of knowledge that consider how social phenomena develop in particular social contexts. Within constructionist thought, a social construction (social construct) is a concept or… …
73Social Security Administration — Official seal Agency overview Formed August 14, 1935 Jurisdiction …
74Social stigma — is severe social disapproval of personal characteristics or beliefs that are against cultural norms. Social stigma often leads to marginalization.Examples of existing or historical social stigmas can be physical or mental disabilities, disorders… …
75Social policy — relates to guidelines for the changing, maintenance or creation of living conditions that are conducive to human welfare. Thus social policy is that part of public policy that has to do with social issues. Social policy aims to improve human… …
76Social thought — provides general theories to explain actions and behavior of society as a whole, encompassing sociological, political, and philosophical ideas. Social theory is used to make distinctions and generalizations among different types of societies, and …
77Social class in ancient Rome — played a major role in the lives of Romans. Ancient Roman society was hierarchical. Free born Roman citizens were divided into several classes, both by ancestry and by property. There were also several classes of non citizens with different legal …
78Social geometry — is a theoretical strategy of sociological explanation, invented by Donald Black, which uses a multi dimensional model to explain variations in the behavior of social life. In Black s own use and application of the idea, social geometry is an… …
79Social work — / child and youth worker Occupation Activity sectors Pursuit of social welfare and social change Social Work is a professional and academic discipline that seeks to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of an individual, group, or community… …
80Social enterprise — Social enterprises are social mission driven organizations which trade in goods or services for a social purpose. Their aim to accomplish targets that are social and environmental as well as financial is often referred to as having a triple… …
