Practice Characteristics Of Society (3.2.2) - Basic Concepts in Sociology

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Question 1.
Define social structure.
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Think about how people interact in a family or a community.
Question 2.
What is meant by social norms?
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Consider what is usual or expected behavior.
3Question 3.
What defines social structure?
- Organized patterns of relationships
- Beliefs and values
- Physical layout of a community
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Consider how relationships are organized in everyday life.
4Question 4.
True or False: Social institutions include only formal systems like government.
- True
- False
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Remember, institutions govern both formal and informal relationships.
Question 5.
Evaluate how changes in social institutions impact societal norms and values.
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Consider real-world examples of recent changes in society.
Question 6.
Analyze a case where cultural diversity has both benefitted and challenged societal cohesion.
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Think of multicultural societies and their interactions.

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