Phrases.com »

Phrases related to: SOCIAL CONFLICT THEORY Page #2

Yee yee! We've found 141 phrases and idioms matching SOCIAL CONFLICT THEORY.

Sort:RelevancyA - Z
fobia socialMiedo irracional y enfermizo a los encuentros sociales. Temor de ser rechazado, perseguido o evaluado, entre otras situaciones.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
footloose and fancy freeAble to do as one pleases, unconstrained by social ties or responsibilities.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
get with the programTo comply with the norms of a social group, especially a shared enterprise.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
go nativeTo adopt the lifestyle or outlook of local inhabitants, especially when dwelling in a colonial region; to become less refined under the influence of a less cultured, more primitive, or simpler social environment.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
good old boyA male friend or chum, especially a schoolmate; a man with an established network of friends who assist one another in social and business situations; a decent, dependable fellow.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
grey powerThe collective political, economic, and social influence of senior citizens, especially when they are mobilized by a common interest.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
hard-nosedGuided by practical experience and observation rather than by theory.Rate it:

(2.00 / 1 vote)
hard-nosedguided by practical experience and observation rather than by theoryRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
have it outTo argue in order to air or resolve a conflict.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
have it outTo confront with a view to settling a conflict.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
heads I win, tails you loseSaid to describe a conflict in which someone has a particular advantage from the start.Rate it:

(1.75 / 4 votes)
high and mightyA social or economic group wielding undue power, influence or economic clout.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
high groundA position of advantage or superiority in a conflict or competition.Rate it:

(1.00 / 1 vote)
hijo socialPersona a que se concede social y legalmente estado de hijo sin serlo biológicamenteRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
hijo socialFiguradamente, grupo respecto al fenómeno social al que debe su existencia o naturalezaRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
hold someone's feet to the fireTo maintain personal, social, political, or legal pressure on someone in order to induce him or her to comply with one's desires; to hold someone accountable for his or her actions.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
home trainingHome-taught manners and social etiquette.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
in the here and nowIn present practice rather than in theory; with the priority of palpably and actually existing.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
ingeniería políticaDiseño planificado y gerencia de instituciones políticas en los gobiernos para alcanzar desarrollo económico y social en un estado democratico logrando productividad y equidad social con desarrollo humano.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
it takes two to tangleBlame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.Rate it:

(1.00 / 2 votes)
it takes two to tangoSome things need the active cooperation of two parties; blame is to be laid on both parties in a conflict.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
it's onA conflict is starting.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
jerk-offSomeone who behaves rudely or inappropriately, or is ignorant of certain social norms, usually a male.Rate it:

(2.75 / 4 votes)
karma cultureA form of internalized social anxiety that sharing content will result in embarrassment, whether because the content does not receive enough appreciation, or fear they will not have enough clout to influence.Rate it:

(4.00 / 1 vote)
know someoneTo have personal or social connections.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
lay of the landThe trends, feelings, intentions, and other factors influencing a strategic, political, or social situation.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
lock hornsTo come into conflict.Rate it:

(2.00 / 1 vote)
Main StreetCollectively, everyday working-class people and small business owners, especially with regard to their concerns, social views, etc.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
make a night of itTo continue a pleasurable social activity for the whole evening or night.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
Man On The Roof!Depression Daze "Warning" in a Social Gathering or 'Knot of Male Conversationalists' of proximity of A Lady Within Earshot, So "Watch Your Filthy Language!"Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
mano a manoA head-on conflict or direct competition; a duel.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
mutual admiration societyA group of two or more people, in a workplace or other social environment, who routinely express considerable esteem and support for one another, sometimes to the point of exaggeration or pretense.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
national insurancestate social-security schemeRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
nemesis theoryTheory of animal extinction, suggesting that a sister star to the sun caused extinction of groups of animals such as dinosaurs. The theory holds that the movement of this as yet undiscovered star disrupts the Oort cloud of comets every 26 million years, resulting in the Earth suffering an increased bombardment from comets at these times.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
no plan survives contact with the enemyIt is a reality of conflict that, after a plan against an enemy is begun, there will always be unexpected elements resulting from opposition that require improvisation and deviation from the original plan.Rate it:

(1.00 / 1 vote)
nobiles; nobilitas; qui nobilitate generis excelluntthe aristocracy (as a social class).Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
on paperBased on debatable inference; in theory.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny(biology, social sciences, art, philosophy) The physical, cultural, moral, or intellectual development of each individual passes through stages similar to the developmental stages of that individual's species, society, or civilization.1905, J. A. Harris, "The Importance of Investigations of Seedling Stages," Science, New Series, vol. 22, no. 554, p. 186:With reference to seedling stages the statement that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny must be made with great reserve.1961, M. E. Wolfgang, "Pioneers in Criminology: Cesare Lombroso (1835-1909)," The Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology, and Police Science, vol. 52, no. 4, p. 367:Haeckel maintained that ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny, and this idea was incorporated by Lombroso into his parallelism between the criminal and the child.2002, B. S. Jackson, "Models in Legal History: The Case of Biblical Law," Journal of Law and Religion, vol. 18, no. 1, p. 11:For even if we accept that "ontogeny recapitulates phylogeny," those responsible for the drafting of ancient legal documents were not children, and are hardly to be endowed with some form of infantile mentality.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
open doorsTo lead to opportunities or (social) advantages.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
Oreo cookieA black person that appears to the community to embody the social and cultural features of a white personRate it:

(2.00 / 1 vote)
party crasherSomeone who attempts and often gains entry to a party or club to which they were not invited, often using social engineering techniques. The party crasher usually tries to blend into the party so as not to be kicked out.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
Peter Pan syndromeThe supposed psychological phenomenon of immaturity among some men and women, who, like the fictional character, remain childish and fail to assume appropriate adult social roles and responsibilities.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
pick upTo meet and seduce somebody for romantic purposes, especially in a social situation, sometimes used with "on".Rate it:

(2.75 / 4 votes)
pissing matchA pointless competition, dispute or conflict, often over some trivial matter.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
pissing warAn often vicious conflict in which combatants contend for dominance over certain territory.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
play fast and looseTo ignore proper behavior or social conventions, especially when it suits ones purpose.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
play well with othersTo habitually demonstrate social skills by engaging agreeably in social or work activities.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
polite fictionA social scenario in which all participants are aware of a truth, but pretend to believe in some alternative version of events to avoid conflict or embarrassment.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
politically correctAvoiding offense based on demographics especially race, sex, religion, ideology, sexuality, disability, or social groupingRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
potluckQuaint {American ?} social gathering, mayhaps hosted by an entity. Attendees bring 'dish to pass'; {Luck of Pot} 'Purpose'; Good Food, Goodwill, Good-Gab:Rate it:

(2.50 / 2 votes)

We need you!

Help us build the largest human-edited phrases collection on the web!

Alternative searches for SOCIAL CONFLICT THEORY:

Quiz

Are you a phrases master?

»
Don't worry, I'll always have your ________, no matter what.
A money
B hand
C back
D heart

Browse Phrases.com

#ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ NEW