Sociology; General sociology

A term used to describe that which currently exists. In a sociological sense, it generally applies to maintaining or changing the existing social structure and values.

Sociology; General sociology

A social position attained by a person largely through his or her own efforts.

Culture; Social media

An achieved status is a position in a social system that is occupied after birth. Examples include marital status, educational attainment, occupation, an, in some cases, religious ...

Banking; 

Sociology; General sociology

The part of the subconscious that Freud believed regulates and balances the needs of the id and superego.

Sociology; General sociology

A set of cultural beliefs and practices that helps to maintain powerful social, economic, and political interests.

Sociology; General sociology

The purest form of a democratic government in which all citizens participate in all governmental functions and decisions.

Sociology; General sociology

The process of making known or sharing the existence of an aspect of reality.

Sociology; General sociology

The process by which a cultural item is spread from group to group or society to society.

Sociology; General sociology

Behavior that violates the standards of conduct or expectations of a group or society.