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Necropolitics
Necropolitics is a concept that originates from postcolonial theory and refers to the politics of death and the power dynamics surrounding the control and regulation of life and death. Coined by Achille Mbembe, necropolitics examines how state power and sovereignty are exercised through the management of mortality, including the deployment of violence, surveillance, and exclusionary practices that determine who lives and who dies within a society.
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Social Inertia
Social inertia refers to the tendency of social systems to resist change and maintain their existing state of equilibrium. It encompasses the collective reluctance or resistance within a society to adopt new ideas, practices, or norms, even in the face of external pressures or opportunities for change. Social inertia can arise from various factors, including cultural traditions, institutional structures, and psychological biases, and it often presents challenges for efforts to enact social reform or innovation.
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Iron Cage
The concept of the "iron cage," introduced by sociologist Max Weber, metaphorically describes the rationalization and bureaucratization of modern society, wherein individuals become trapped by rigid systems of rules, regulations, and rationalized institutions. It signifies the loss of individual autonomy and creativity as bureaucratic structures increasingly dominate social life, constraining human agency within the confines of rationalized systems.
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Androcentrism
Androcentrism is a cultural and societal phenomenon characterized by the prioritization of male perspectives, experiences, and values over those of women. It manifests in various aspects of society, including language, media representation, and institutional practices, perpetuating gender inequalities and reinforcing patriarchal power structures.
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Habitus
In sociology, habitus refers to the set of deeply ingrained habits, dispositions, and cultural norms that individuals acquire through socialization and experience within their social environment. Developed by French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu, habitus shapes individuals' perceptions, behaviors, and social interactions, influencing their tastes, preferences, and social positioning within society. It operates unconsciously, guiding individuals' actions and choices in ways that are often taken for granted but reflect their social background and position.
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Heterosociality
Heterosociality refers to the tendency for individuals to form social bonds and affiliations primarily with others of the opposite gender. This phenomenon is characterized by the preference for cross-gender relationships in social interaction, affiliation, and bonding, often resulting in the formation of mixed-gender social networks and communities.
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Homosociality
Homosociality refers to the tendency for individuals to form social bonds and affiliations primarily with others of the same gender. This phenomenon is characterized by the preference for same-gender relationships in social interaction, affiliation, and bonding, often resulting in the formation of gender-segregated social networks and communities. Homosociality plays a significant role in shaping interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, and socialization processes within various contexts, including workplaces, educational settings, and leisure activities.
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Homophily
Homophily is the tendency for individuals to associate and form social bonds with others who share similar characteristics or traits, such as age, gender, ethnicity, education level, or interests. This phenomenon reflects the natural inclination of individuals to seek out and interact with others who are like themselves, contributing to the formation of homogenous social networks and communities.
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Gentrification
Gentrification is a socio-economic process characterized by the influx of affluent residents and investment in previously marginalized urban areas, resulting in rising property values, displacement of lower-income residents, and shifts in the neighborhood's cultural and demographic makeup. This phenomenon often stems from urban revitalization efforts, leading to debates surrounding social equity, housing affordability, and community identity preservation.
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Data Imaginaries
Data imaginaries refer to the collective visions, narratives, and imaginings that shape societal perceptions, understandings, and aspirations surrounding data and its use. They encompass cultural, social, and political representations of data, including beliefs, values, and expectations about its potential benefits, risks, and implications for individuals, communities, and societies. Data imaginaries influence public discourse, policymaking, and technological development, shaping the ways in which data is collected, analyzed, and governed in contemporary society.
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