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  2. Control theory (sociology) - Wikipedia

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    Control theory diagram [1] Control theory in sociology is the idea that two control systems—inner controls and outer controls—work against our tendencies to deviate. Control theory can either be classified as centralized or decentralized. Decentralized control is considered market control. Centralized control is considered bureaucratic control.

  3. Expectation states theory - Wikipedia

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    Specifically, this theory explains unequal distribution of participation, influence, and prestige between members of the group. This theory has implications for macro- and population-level hierarchy and inequality between groups. In general, expectation states theory is meant to explain the way that interpersonal status hierarchies work. [2 ...

  4. Coordinated management of meaning - Wikipedia

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    The hierarchy model is the hierarchy of organized meanings as illustrated in the § Meaning section. The hierarchy model is a tool for an individual to explore the perspectives of their conversational partners while also enabling them to take a more thorough look at their own personal perspective. The elements at the top of each list form the ...

  5. Social order - Wikipedia

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    They are defined as "a subculture having a rather specific rank (or status) within the stratification system. That is, societies tend to include a hierarchy of status groups, some enjoying high ranking and some low." [2] One example of this hierarchy is the prestige of a university professor compared to that of a garbage man.

  6. Three-component theory of stratification - Wikipedia

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    According to Weber, the ability to possess power derives from the individual's ability to control various "social resources". "The mode of distribution gives to the propertied a monopoly on the possibility of transferring property from the sphere of use as 'wealth' to the sphere of 'capital,' that is, it gives them the entrepreneurial function and all chances to share directly or indirectly in ...

  7. Hierarchy of Influences - Wikipedia

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    Hierarchy of influences model has been employed as theoretical framework to explain different levels of influences on media content. Researchers have studied professionalism, journalistic roles, [ 3 ] [ 4 ] cross-national comparative journalistic roles, [ 5 ] comparative media studies, and understanding news production to name a few of closely ...

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  9. Gilbert model - Wikipedia

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    (Typical income: $1.5 million, mostly from assets) Even though the capitalist class is a very small class of super-rich capitalists at the top of the hierarchy, its impact on the economy and society is far beyond their numbers. These people contribute their money to political parties and are often owners of newspapers or television stations.