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How Does Sociology (And the Social Sciences, in General) Compare

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How does sociology (and the social sciences, in general) compare to the natural sciences (i.e., chemistry, physics, and biology)? What are the distinguishing characteristics of the social sciences that differentiate them from the natural sciences? How are the social and natural sciences alike?


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Lack Of Power

The absence or insufficiency of control, authority, or influence over others or one’s circumstances.

Internalized Racism

The process by which individuals in marginalized racial groups absorb and accept racist attitudes and beliefs towards their own race, often as a result of societal influence.

Ethnocentric Bias

The tendency to view one's own culture or group as superior to others, often leading to misjudgment and misunderstanding of other cultures.

Stigmatization

The act of marking or branding a person or group as less worthy or disgraceful, leading to discrimination or exclusion based on certain traits or behaviors.

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