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Key Sociological Terms. Some of the key terms and ideas that are fundamental to the field of sociology; a selection of terms curated from our site glossary. 1  Acculturation. 2  Agency. 3  Alienation. 4  Anomie. 5  Backstage and Frontstage.6  Base and Superstructure. 7  Capital. 8  Capitalism.ome of the key terms and ideas that are fundamental to the field of sociology; a selection of terms curated from our site glossary. 1  Acculturation. 2  Agency. 3  Alienation. 4  Anomie. 5  Backstage and Frontstage. 6  Base and Superstructure.
The American Sociological Association (2006) describes sociology as the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior.. The Relationship between People and Structure. Within the vast field of sociology, the common denominator is people. Sociology explores the forces that influence people and help shape their lives Society shapes what we do, how we do it, and how we understand what others do (Univ. of Limerick 2007).