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A branch of sociology that examines how evidence-based orthodoxies are socially constructed, maintained, and challenged within professional communities. The sociology of evidence-based orthodoxy investigates how evidentiary hierarchies become institutionalized through training, how they're maintained through professional standards and funding priorities, how alternative approaches (qualitative research, community knowledge, practitioner experience) are marginalized, and how the orthodoxy responds to challenges from those who question its hierarchy. It also examines the role of evidence-based orthodoxy in professional boundary-work—distinguishing "real" professionals from "quacks," "scientific" practice from "anecdotal" approaches, "legitimate" knowledge from "mere" experience. The sociology of evidence-based orthodoxy reveals that evidentiary hierarchies aren't just about epistemology; they're also about professional power, institutional authority, and the social construction of expertise.
Example: "Her sociology of evidence-based orthodoxy research showed how the hierarchy of evidence serves professional interests—elevating researchers over practitioners, quantitative over qualitative expertise, academic knowledge over community wisdom. The hierarchy isn't just about truth; it's about who gets to say what counts."
by Abzugal March 16, 2026
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Coding Artistry Escape Based Prayer: "'If THat Is Your Significant Other Then Let Me Haunted House'"
Coding Artistry Escape Based Prayer: "'If THat Is Your Significant Other Then Let Me Haunted House'"
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That’s how the beans are baked

An expression basically meaning what has happened is acceptable, or what has happened has become so for a reason, and that there’s no way to undo the situation or change it in any way. In can be used in a situation where something good happens, something goes to plan or when a situation is in advantage for someone but not necessarily for the other person.
Eduardo: What the fuckity fuck dude? I lost because of you!

Gary: Quit your bitching Eduardo. You’re just a sore loser. That’s how the beans are baked.

Eduardo: Tf does that mean?
by TheGayAccount December 11, 2020
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What I call homo-sapiens who are addicted to abscesses.
Person 1: Are you addicted to abscesses?
Person 2: Yes.
Person 1: Music theory (left shank accidents based on abrasions for conspiracy theorists)
by LeSouffleDeVersailles January 21, 2025
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What I call homo-sapiens who are addicted to perianal abscesses.
Person 1: Are you addicted to perianal abscesses?
Person 2: Yes.
Person 1: A Psychosomatic Xylephone Inserting Pears In Horoscope-Based Ornaments To Destroy Döppelganger (Xiphoid): The First Juvenile Release
by LeSouffleDeVersailles January 30, 2025
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