Chapter 1

anomie Emile Durkheim's designation for a condition in which social control becomes ineffective as a result of the loss of shared values and of a sense of purpose in society.
conflict perspectives the sociological approach that views groups in society as engaged in a continuous power struggle for control of scarce resources.
functionalist perspectives the sociological approach that views society as a stable, orderly system.
high-income countries nations with highly industrialized economies; technologically advanced industrial, administrative, and service occupations; and relatively high levels of national and personal income.
industrialization the process by which societies are transformed from dependence on agriculture and handmade products to an emphasis on manufacturing and related industries.
latent functions unintended functions that are hidden and remain unacknowledged by participants.

low-income countries nations with little......

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Title: Vocabulary
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