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health definition Open Education Sociology Dictionary

“While youth and vitality are highly valued commodities in a postindustrial society, life expectancies and prospects for good health are extended. … See more

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disease definition Open Education Sociology Dictionary

WEB1. (noun) An abnormal disorder of function in a impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning; 2. (noun) A social condition considered by some as abnormal or …

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cultural environment definition

WEBThe Open Education Sociology Dictionary (OESD) is a free online dictionary for students, teachers, & the curious to find meanings, examples, pronunciations, word origins, & …

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policy definition Open Education Sociology Dictionary

WEBInternational Phonetic Alphabet. American English – /ˈpɑləsi/ British English – /ˈpɒlᵻsi/ Usage Notes. Plural: policies The terms “policy” and “social policy” are used …

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age definition Open Education Sociology Dictionary

WEBInternational Phonetic Alphabet. American English – /eɪdʒ/ British English – /eɪdʒ/ Usage Note. Plural: ages Related Quotation “In our society [United States], one of the most …

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demedicalization definition Open Education Sociology Dictionary

WEBDefinition of Demedicalization. ( noun) The process by which a behavior or condition, once labeled “sick”, becomes defined as natural or normal.

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enculturation definition Open Education Sociology Dictionary

WEBUsage Notes. Plural: enculturations Enculturation can be intentional or unintentional and formal or informal. Enculturation can occur due to cultural contact or innovation and can …

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spurious relationship definition

WEBDefinition of Spurious Relationship (noun) In statistical analysis, a false correlation between two variables that is caused by a third variable.Example of Spurious Relationship. The …

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social acceptance definition Open Education Sociology Dictionary

WEBDefinition of Social Acceptance. ( noun) A process of learning about, accepting, and adapting to an innovation.

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lifestyle definition Open Education Sociology Dictionary

WEBDefinition of Lifestyle. ( noun) The distinctive pattern and manner of living that an individual or group uses to meet their biological, economic, emotional, and social needs that …

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role performance definition Open Education Sociology Dictionary

WEBInternational Phonetic Alphabet. American English – /roʊl pərˈfɔrməns/ British English – /rəʊl pəˈfɔːməns/ Usage Notes. Plural: role performances The terms “role performance” …

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