Sociology Concepts

noun the process of combining or uniting multiple entities into one

• The amalgamation of two companies resulted in a stronger market presence.
• The merger of those two companies made them a big player in the industry.
• Those two companies joined forces and became a powerhouse.
• The blending of their talents created a winning team, like an amalgamation of skills.

noun the process of becoming similar to something

• The process of cultural assimilation can be complex and challenging.
• Assimilation into a new group can take some time to get used to.
• She's totally assimilated into the cool crowd now.
• The assimilation of new ideas into our project has really improved its overall quality.

adjective showing excessive or prejudiced loyalty or support for a particular group or cause

• The company's policies were criticized for being chauvinistic towards female employees.
• He's so chauvinistic, always assuming he knows better than everyone else.
• I can't stand those chauvinistic jerks who think women belong in the kitchen.
• His chauvinistic attitude towards other cultures is a barrier to building global relationships.

verb to move or travel across something, typically in a diagonal or horizontal direction

adverb in a way that goes across or through something

preposition to go across or through something

• The new highway will cut across the city, reducing travel time for commuters.
• Let's cut across the park to get to the ice cream shop faster.
• I saw a shortcut that cuts across the field, wanna take it?
• His argument seemed to cut across all the issues, addressing them succinctly.

verb to spread or scatter widely

adjective spread out over a large area; not concentrated

• The scientist used a special technique to diffuse the light in the experiment.
• She tried to diffuse the tension in the room by cracking a joke.
• I heard they had to diffuse the situation at the party last night.
• His words seemed to diffuse through the crowd, reaching everyone in the room.

adjective relating to or based on the idea that one's own group or culture is better or more important than others

• The company's ethnocentric policies led to a lack of diversity in its workforce.
• Some people can be so ethnocentric, thinking their culture is superior to others.
• Don't be so ethnocentric, man. Embrace different cultures.
• His ethnocentric views created a barrier between him and people from different backgrounds.

noun A derogatory term used to refer to a homosexual person.

• The study of homo erectus sheds light on early human evolution.
• My friend is homo sapiens, just like the rest of us.
• Some people use 'homo' as a derogatory term, which is unacceptable.
• The artist's painting depicted a homo sapiens in a futuristic setting.

noun A noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. 'General' can also be a noun, referring to a high-ranking military officer or a concept of overall or broad characteristics.

adjective An adjective modifies a noun or pronoun. 'General' is an adjective in this phrase, describing the noun it precedes.

adverb An adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverbs. In this case, 'in general' modifies the verb or adjective that follows it, indicating that something is true overall or most of the time.

preposition A preposition shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. 'In' is a preposition in this case, indicating location or inclusion within a general category.

• In general, it is recommended to follow the guidelines provided by the health department.
• In general, people tend to prefer hanging out with friends on the weekends.
• In general, I'd say that movie was pretty lit.
• In general, life is like a rollercoaster with its ups and downs.

noun a sound or letter of the alphabet not in harmony with other sounds or letters.

adjective not in harmony or keeping with the surroundings or other aspects of something; not consonant.

• The data presented in the report is inconsonant with the findings of previous studies.
• Her explanation was inconsonant with the facts of the case.
• His excuse for being late was totally inconsonant with reality.
• The colors in the painting seemed inconsonant at first, but upon closer inspection, they created a harmonious blend.

noun the quality or condition of being insular

• The insularity of the small island community made it difficult for outsiders to integrate.
• Living on a remote island can lead to a sense of insularity.
• Some people in this town have a real insularity about them, like they think they're better than everyone else.
• His insularity prevented him from seeing the bigger picture and understanding different perspectives.

noun the action of dividing or causing to divide into two sharply contrasting groups or sets of opinions or beliefs

• The political polarization in the country is becoming increasingly evident.
• There's a lot of polarization between the two groups on this issue.
• The polarization between the fans of the two teams is intense.
• The cultural polarization is like a wall dividing society.

adjective relating to or affecting an entire system

• The company implemented a new systemic approach to improve efficiency.
• The new systemic process should make things run smoother around here.
• I don't really get all this systemic stuff they're talking about.
• The systemic issues in the organization were like a tangled web that needed to be unraveled.

noun the scientific study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others

• Social psychology is the scientific study of how individuals think, feel, and behave in social situations.
• I find social psychology fascinating because it helps me understand why people act the way they do in groups.
• Social psych is all about figuring out why we do the things we do when we're with other people.
• In a way, social psychology is like peeling back the layers of human interaction to reveal the underlying motivations.

noun a person who specializes in the field of social psychology

• The social psychologist conducted a study on group behavior in a controlled setting.
• My friend is studying to become a social psychologist and she loves analyzing people's behavior.
• I heard that social psychologists are like mind readers, they can tell what you're thinking just by observing your actions.
• Being a social psychologist is like being a detective of human behavior, always trying to uncover the reasons behind people's actions.

noun a consequence of an industrial or commercial activity which affects other parties without this being reflected in the cost of the goods or services involved

• The economic model takes into account the externalities associated with production.
• When discussing pollution, we need to consider the externalities it creates.
• Hey, did you think about the side effects of that decision? Those are the externalities.
• In life, every action we take has externalities that ripple out beyond ourselves.

noun a compound noun formed by combining 'narco', related to drug trafficking, with 'violence', meaning the use of physical force to harm others

• The government is taking measures to address the issue of narcoviolence in the region.
• People are scared to go out at night because of all the narcoviolence happening around here.
• The streets are filled with narcoviolence and it's getting out of control.
• The dark cloud of narcoviolence looms over the city, casting a shadow on its residents.

noun a portmanteau of 'man' and 'recession', referring to a recession that disproportionately affects men

• The mancession of 2008 was a period of high unemployment rates among men.
• My dad lost his job during the mancession and had a hard time finding a new one.
• Bro, the mancession hit us hard - so many of my friends were out of work.
• The mancession of the tech industry caused a major shakeup in the job market.