Status quo

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Status quo is a Latin phrase meaning the existing state of affairs. It can talk about what is certain or permanent social, political, or military issues.[1] In the sociological sense, the status quo refers to the current state of social structure and/or values.[2] It also means how conditions are without the chance of possible change.

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  1. ↑ "Status quo". Merriam-Webster Dictionary.
  2. ↑ Dr. C. Michael Botterweck. "Glossary for Sociology 100". academics.triton.edu. Retrieved 8 February 2015.
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