Sociology

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4B Movement

4B Movement is a radical feminist movement that originated in South Korea in the mid-to-late 2010s. The term “4B” stands for four Korean words beginning

Activism

Activism refers to organized efforts to promote, resist, or enact social, political, environmental, or cultural change. It includes a wide range of behaviors, from public

Affective labor

Affective labor refers to the production and regulation of emotional states within interpersonal or professional contexts. Unlike physical or cognitive labor, affective labor involves managing

Allyship

Allyship is the active practice of supporting, advocating for, and standing in solidarity with marginalized groups, particularly those affected by systemic oppression. More than passive

Anti-racism

Anti-racism is the active process of identifying, challenging, and dismantling racism in systems, institutions, relationships, and personal beliefs. Unlike passive non-racism, racial equity work requires

Becky

Becky is a slang term originating in Black American vernacular that typically refers to a stereotypical young white woman perceived as bland, privileged, performatively nice,

BIPOC

BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, a term intended to center the unique experiences of racialized groups while acknowledging the specific histories

Booty call

Booty call refers to a casual, often late-night communication initiated with the intent of arranging a sexual encounter without emotional commitment or ongoing romantic obligation.

Dating Market Value

Dating Market Value refers to the perceived desirability or attractiveness of an individual in the context of romantic relationships and dating. This concept frames romantic

Exclusion

Exclusion refers to the systematic or situational act of denying individuals or groups access to spaces, resources, relationships, or recognition within a given social, institutional,

Heterophily

Heterophily refers to the tendency of individuals to form connections with others who are different from themselves across various dimensions such as race, class, gender,

High-Value Man

High-Value Man (HVM) is a cultural construct describing men perceived as having elevated status in dating and social hierarchies, typically tied to resources, confidence, and

High-Value Woman

High-Value Woman refers to a socially constructed archetype of feminine desirability rooted in a combination of traits, behaviors, and perceived self-worth. It is frequently used

Homophily

Homophily refers to the tendency of individuals to form connections with others who are similar to themselves in key dimensions such as race, gender, age,

Kinship Recognition

Kinship Recognition refers to the culturally and socially constructed systems through which individuals identify and categorize relationships based on descent, marriage, or social bonds. These