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Featured Article: Sociology

A social network

Sociology is an academic and applied discipline that studies society and human social interaction. Sociological research ranges from the analysis of short contacts between anonymous individuals on the street to the study of global social processes. Numerous fields within the discipline focus on how and why people are organized in society, either as individuals or as members of associations, groups, and institutions. As an academic discipline, sociology is typically considered a social science.

Popular Article: Self-concept

One's self perception is defined by their self-concept, self-knowledge, self-esteem and social self

Self-conceptis the mental and conceptual understanding and persistent regard that sentient beings hold for their own existence. It is the sum total of a being's knowledge and understanding of his or her self. The self-concept is different from self-awareness, which is an awareness or evaluation of one's self. Components of the self-concept include physical, psychological, and social attributes. Such self-evaluation is influenced both by the individual's attitudes, habits, beliefs, and ideas and by how they are perceived by others in their social environment, perceptions that may be positive or negative.

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Shuar traditionally created "tzantza" or shrunken heads to capture the soul of the deceased (source: Shuar)

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