Meanings
nouncow sociology (uncountable)
- derogatoryuncountableAn approach to industrial relations that focuses on making the workers contented and productive.
Origin
Coined by sociologist Daniel Bell.
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cow sociology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cow%20sociology
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“cow sociology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cow%20sociology. Accessed November 5, 2026.
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cow sociology,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cow%20sociology.
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