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... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > psychological processes > dependence
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > psychological processes > dependence
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > psychological processes > dependence
social science subjects > economics > economic concepts > political economy > dependence
social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > political economy > dependence
... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > dependence
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > dependence
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > creating and maintaining closeness > dependence

Preferred term

dependence  

Definition

  • Dependence is an unequal relationship in which an actor, group, or nation is forced to rely on an external power for resources, economic activity, or security. Dependence creates vulnerability and the potential for exploitation among the dependent actors. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Political Science; Dependence]

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