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Political sociology - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Administrative, Aristocratic, Authoritarian, Autocratic, Autonomous, Bureaucratic, Civic, Civil, Constitutional, Democratic, Despotic, Dictatorial, Diplomatic, Fascist, Federal, Federalist, Geopolitical, Governmental, Gubernatorial, Matriarchal

Political sociology is the study of sociology within the area of politics. Among the areas of study covered by political sociology are the political activities of various social classes, ethnic groups, genders, religions, and other groups. The field also looks at how major trends can affect the political process, as well as exploring how various social forces work together to change political policies on issues such as abortion, criminal justice, foreign policy, and welfare. Several theoretical models have been given for political sociology, including the power-elite model, the pluralist model and the Marxist political-economic model.

Political sociology is widely related to geopolitics.

See also Important publications in political sociology

Example Usage of Political

bloggi: @bueti naja, ich weiß nicht, diese anmerkungen sind eher vorauseilende Political correctness.
Spoonyman: #spill MTs Political mistake was supporting the wrong ETS bill. Libs should have had their own. Then we might have had a proper ETS debate
omgitsbrandonn: .@Shoq I don't believe in donating to Political causes. 25 cents can give a starving child a cup of food.
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