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One of the most widely applicable social science concepts. It refers to a group that has a shared relationship to the labour process and the accumulation of wealth. This means primarily means ownership of productive resources. Such groups have power over the cultural and political spheres of society, in addition to the economic division of labour. Class is one of the most important categories in determining life chances for individuals, and has been refined over the years before and after Marx's time, but has existed from the beginnings of civilization. Unlike socioeconomic status, it has less to do with income inequality and stratification, as it does power. Some class theorists argue that individuals can share characteristics of multiple classes, or are "in between" classes (the "middle class"). Classes are not homogeneous, but they share similar basic interests, whether explicitly or implicitly, despite having internal conflicts and differences. They also change based on the division of labour, such as when the "information revolution" transformed work conditions. Class position does not absolutely determine life position, and is affected by ideology (e.g., the role of the American Dream) and other systems of inequality (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity).
E.g., the capacity of social class (ownership of money capital) to influence party politics, elections, and policies, which narrows the range of political options available.
E.g., the ownership of major news and media organizations which largely influences public opinion and perceptions, as well as stimulates demand for consumer goods.
E.g., the fact that there is enough food to feed 10x the Earth's current population, while billions in fact starve with less than $1 a day to survive on, indicating a severe concentration of productive resources in few hands.
E.g., the reality that rising cost of living and expected consumer demands has been met with declining wages and almost non-existent union and political representation.
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n. Person who is willing to walk when it is needed but isn't possessed of a bizarre desire to walk industriously for fitness or weight control.
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Want to do a couple of "Ks" before breakfast?
Ahhh. No thanks. I'll just catch a couple more"Zs". I'm more of a social walker.
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Often confused with social anxiety. Social disorders are conditions of society which cause other disorderly and immoral things to occur. These include things like negative peer pressure, traumatic experiences, social prejudices, and propaganda. Social disorders function for a society much like a disease does to the body deteriorating it from within.
Social disorders like racial prejudice divide the country and distract us from a united a common goal.
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That seemingly quite fellow who "crouches in the brush" of a conversation, standing in the background of the crowd, waiting patiently for the perfect moment to say something hilarious.
synonym: Opportunistic Comedian
Ray: "The conversation our group was having was rather dull until Danny leaped in with a colorful plethora of 'that's what she said' jokes."
Debbie: "I know. He's usually so quiet too. I guess he's a bit of a social tiger."
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The act of going on social media websites or one single social media website.
Person A: "Hey what are you doing?!"
Person B: "Just social mediaing.. aha."
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When one or more people have an urge to be social, but with no party, event or activity to do, (pun intended).
Alex, Man I really want to go do something tonight, what about you
Ryan, Yea I know, but what to do?
Alex, IDK, I'm so socially horny
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When a lazy client or watch dealer asks what a watch is worth, which they will not be purchasing or selling to you. These are people who value other peoples time at zero and personify the socialist way, by expecting other to do their job for them and give knowledge hand outs.
Horological Socialism - Hey what is this Rolex Datejust worth ( even though I have 0 intention of selling to you)
Dealer- Why would I tell you that when you clearly aren’t going to sell to me, go buy another Watch Trading Academy course, and maybe you’ll learn how to do your job !
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