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A large group of people who live together in an organized way, making
decisions about how to do things and sharing the work that needs to be
done.
A large group of people who live together in an organized way, making decisions about how to do things and sharing the work that needs to be done.
Society
the study of human social relationships and institutions.
the study of human social relationships and institutions.
Sociology
The lack of social contacts and having few people to interact with
regularly.
The lack of social contacts and having few people to interact with regularly.
Social Isolation
The human person exists to relate with others.
Throughout a person's life, he or she experiences
a variety of relationships that help shape him or
her as a person.
The human person exists to relate with others. Throughout a person's life, he or she experiences a variety of relationships that help shape him or her as a person.
It is the backdrop by which we adopt the prevailing
culture, identity, values, ideas, and knowledge of persons,
groups, and communities around us.
It is the backdrop by which we adopt the prevailing culture, identity, values, ideas, and knowledge of persons, groups, and communities around us.
Our ______ shapes the way we work and play, and it makes a
difference in how we view ourselves and others.
Our ______ shapes the way we work and play, and it makes a difference in how we view ourselves and others.
It affects our
values—what we consider right and wrong. This is how the
_____ we live in influences our choices.
It affects our values—what we consider right and wrong. This is how the _____ we live in influences our choices.
How does society influence
our development as a person?
How does society influence our development as a person?
A relatively large groupings or people who
share more or less common culture, with the
feeling of belongingness,
A relatively large groupings or people who share more or less common culture, with the feeling of belongingness,
Association, togetherness, and a group life
Association, togetherness, and a group life
In ordinary political discourse, It refers to those
facilities—whether material, cultural or institutional—that the members of a
community provide to all members in order to fulfill a relational obligation they
all have to care for certain interests that they have in common.
In ordinary political discourse, It refers to those facilities—whether material, cultural or institutional—that the members of a community provide to all members in order to fulfill a relational obligation they all have to care for certain interests that they have in common.
Which of the following is not some examples of common good?
Which of the following is not some examples of common good?
Which of the following are some examples of common good?
Which of the following are some examples of common good?
As a philosophical concept, what is the common good best understood as?
As a philosophical concept, what is the common good best understood as?
The model [common good] takes for granted that citizens
stand in a “political” or “civic”
relationship with one another and that this
relationship requires them to what?
The model [common good] takes for granted that citizens stand in a “political” or “civic” relationship with one another and that this relationship requires them to what?
It is an important
concept in political philosophy because it
plays a central role in philosophical
reflection about the public and private
dimensions of social life.
It is an important concept in political philosophy because it plays a central role in philosophical reflection about the public and private dimensions of social life.
Which of the following is not an instance of common good
Which of the following is not an instance of common good
It is
descriptive theory about society and the
relationship between rules and laws, and
why society needs them.
It is descriptive theory about society and the relationship between rules and laws, and why society needs them.
It is the view that persons' moral and/or
political obligations are dependent upon a
contract or agreement among them to
form the society in which they live.
It is the view that persons' moral and/or political obligations are dependent upon a contract or agreement among them to form the society in which they live.
According to him. The state of nature was therefore a state of war, which could be
ended only if individuals agreed (in a social contract) to give their
liberty into the hands of a sovereign, on the sole condition that
their lives were safeguarded by sovereign power.
According to him. The state of nature was therefore a state of war, which could be ended only if individuals agreed (in a social contract) to give their liberty into the hands of a sovereign, on the sole condition that their lives were safeguarded by sovereign power.
For Him the
authority of the sovereign is absolute, in the sense that no
authority is above the sovereign, whose will is law.
For Him the authority of the sovereign is absolute, in the sense that no authority is above the sovereign, whose will is law.
_____ (in the second of the Two Treatises of Government,
1690) differed from Hobbes insofar as he conceived of the
state of nature not as a condition of complete license but
rather as a state in which humans, though free, equal, and
independent, are obliged under the law of nature to respect
each other’s rights to life, liberty, and property.
_____ (in the second of the Two Treatises of Government, 1690) differed from Hobbes insofar as he conceived of the state of nature not as a condition of complete license but rather as a state in which humans, though free, equal, and independent, are obliged under the law of nature to respect each other’s rights to life, liberty, and property.
Individuals nevertheless agree to form a
commonwealth (and thereby to leave the state of
nature) in order to institute an impartial power
capable of arbitrating disputes and redressing
injuries. According to?
Individuals nevertheless agree to form a commonwealth (and thereby to leave the state of nature) in order to institute an impartial power capable of arbitrating disputes and redressing injuries. According to?
Accordingly, ______ held that the obligation to obey civil government under the social
contract was conditional upon the protection of the natural rights of each person,
including the right to private property.
Accordingly, ______ held that the obligation to obey civil government under the social contract was conditional upon the protection of the natural rights of each person, including the right to private property.
_______ thus stated one of the fundamental principles of political liberalism: that there can
be no subjection to power without consent—though once political society has been
founded, citizens are obligated to accept the decisions of a majority of their number.
_______ thus stated one of the fundamental principles of political liberalism: that there can be no subjection to power without consent—though once political society has been founded, citizens are obligated to accept the decisions of a majority of their number.
Sovereigns who violated these terms could be
justifiably overthrown.
Sovereigns who violated these terms could be justifiably overthrown.
Such decisions are made on behalf of the majority by the legislature, though the ultimate
power of choosing the legislature rests with the people; and even the powers of the
legislature are not absolute, because the law of nature remains as a permanent standard
and as a principle of protection against arbitrary authority.
Such decisions are made on behalf of the majority by the legislature, though the ultimate power of choosing the legislature rests with the people; and even the powers of the legislature are not absolute, because the law of nature remains as a permanent standard and as a principle of protection against arbitrary authority.
According to him, in Discours sur l’origine de l’inegalité (1755; Discourse on
the Origin of Inequality), held that in the state of nature humans were
solitary but also healthy, happy, good, and free.
According to him, in Discours sur l’origine de l’inegalité (1755; Discourse on the Origin of Inequality), held that in the state of nature humans were solitary but also healthy, happy, good, and free.
What _______ called “nascent societies” were formed when human
began to live together as families and neighbours; that development,
however, gave rise to negative and destructive passions such as
jealousy and pride, which in turn fostered social inequality and human
vice.
What _______ called “nascent societies” were formed when human began to live together as families and neighbours; that development, however, gave rise to negative and destructive passions such as jealousy and pride, which in turn fostered social inequality and human vice.
According to Him, The introduction of private property marked a further step
toward inequality, since it made law and government necessary
as a means of protecting it.
According to Him, The introduction of private property marked a further step toward inequality, since it made law and government necessary as a means of protecting it.
According to Rousseau, The introduction of private property marked a further step
toward ______, since it made law and government necessary
as a means of protecting it.
According to Rousseau, The introduction of private property marked a further step toward ______, since it made law and government necessary as a means of protecting it.
He lamented the “fatal” concept of property and the
“horrors” that resulted from the departure from a condition in
which the earth belonged to no one.
He lamented the “fatal” concept of property and the “horrors” that resulted from the departure from a condition in which the earth belonged to no one.
How many main types of society are there?
How many main types of society are there?
Sociologists have
classified the different types of societies into how many catergories?
Sociologists have classified the different types of societies into how many catergories?
Human beings have created and lived in several types of societies
throughout the history.
Human beings have created and lived in several types of societies throughout the history.
Which of the following are Not the six categories of societies?
Which of the following are Not the six categories of societies?
Which of the following is within the six category of societies?
Which of the following is within the six category of societies?
The members survive primarily by hunting, trapping, fishing, and gathering edible plants. The majority of the
members' time is spent looking for and gathering food.
The members survive primarily by hunting, trapping, fishing, and gathering edible plants. The majority of the members' time is spent looking for and gathering food.
This type of society is nomadic, which means that they move constantly in order to find food and
water?
This type of society is nomadic, which means that they move constantly in order to find food and water?
Although there is an equal division of labor among the members of ____________, there is a
division of labor based on sex. Men are typically responsible for hunting, and women are typically gatherers.
Although there is an equal division of labor among the members of ____________, there is a division of labor based on sex. Men are typically responsible for hunting, and women are typically gatherers.
Members of these societies are mutually dependent upon each other.
Members of these societies are mutually dependent upon each other.
Emerged between 10,000 and 12,000
years ago in Latin America, Asia, and
parts of the Middle East.
Emerged between 10,000 and 12,000 years ago in Latin America, Asia, and parts of the Middle East.
These societies rely on the cultivation
of fruits, vegetables, and plants in order
to survive.
These societies rely on the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and plants in order to survive.
Which of these is an example of an earliest form of society?
Which of these is an example of an earliest form of society?
Which of these is an example of a developing form of society?
Which of these is an example of a developing form of society?
These societies are
often forced to relocate when the
resources of the land are depleted or
when the water supplies decrease.
These societies are often forced to relocate when the resources of the land are depleted or when the water supplies decrease.
Also referred to as agrarian societies, These societies rely on the use of
technology in order to cultivate crops in large areas, including wheat, rice, and
corn.
Also referred to as agrarian societies, These societies rely on the use of technology in order to cultivate crops in large areas, including wheat, rice, and corn.
What society occurred due to technological advances leading to an increase in food supplies, an increase in
population, and the development of trade centers.
What society occurred due to technological advances leading to an increase in food supplies, an increase in population, and the development of trade centers.
It began around 8,500
years ago. This period of technological
changes is referred to as?
It began around 8,500 years ago. This period of technological changes is referred to as?
Which is the correct chronological order?
Agricultural societies developed roughly in this order:
Which is the correct chronological order? Agricultural societies developed roughly in this order:
High volumes of food production allow
people to build permanent homes in a
single location.
High volumes of food production allow people to build permanent homes in a single location.
Towns develop, which eventually grows
cities. Which type of society advocate for this?
Towns develop, which eventually grows cities. Which type of society advocate for this?
Job specialization increases as high-yield
crops to allow people to focus on skills
and crafts other than farming. Which category of society makes this possible?
Job specialization increases as high-yield crops to allow people to focus on skills and crafts other than farming. Which category of society makes this possible?
Fewer people are involved with food
production, economies diversifies as a
result with this category of which society?
Fewer people are involved with food production, economies diversifies as a result with this category of which society?
It is societies in which
technologies of mass production are used to
make vast amounts of goods in factories.
It is societies in which technologies of mass production are used to make vast amounts of goods in factories.
The dominant mode of production
and organizer of social life is based on mass production of vast amounts of goods in factories in this category of society.
The dominant mode of production and organizer of social life is based on mass production of vast amounts of goods in factories in this category of society.
This means that a true ______ society not only
features mass factory production but also has a
particular social structure designed to support
such operations.
This means that a true ______ society not only features mass factory production but also has a particular social structure designed to support such operations.
Which of the following is a type of an advanced form of society
Which of the following is a type of an advanced form of society
Such a society is typically
organized hierarchically by class and features a
rigid division of labor among workers and
factory owners.
Such a society is typically organized hierarchically by class and features a rigid division of labor among workers and factory owners.
A society marked by a
transition from a manufacturing-based
economy to a service-based economy.
A society marked by a transition from a manufacturing-based economy to a service-based economy.
It is a society that has a 'transition' that is also connected with
subsequent societal restructuring.
It is a society that has a 'transition' that is also connected with subsequent societal restructuring.
A transition from the production of goods to the production of
services, with very few firms directly manufacturing any goods. Which society has this characteristic?
A transition from the production of goods to the production of services, with very few firms directly manufacturing any goods. Which society has this characteristic?
The replacement of blue-collar manual laborers with technical and
professional workers—such as computer engineers, doctors, and
bankers—as the direct production of goods is moved elsewhere. Which society has this characteristic?
The replacement of blue-collar manual laborers with technical and professional workers—such as computer engineers, doctors, and bankers—as the direct production of goods is moved elsewhere. Which society has this characteristic?
The replacement of practical knowledge with theoretical
knowledge. Which society has this characteristic?
The replacement of practical knowledge with theoretical knowledge. Which society has this characteristic?
Greater attention being paid to the theoretical and ethical implications of
new technologies, which helps society avoid some of the negative
features of introducing new technologies, such as environmental
accidents and massive widespread power outages. What society has this example/characteristic?
Greater attention being paid to the theoretical and ethical implications of new technologies, which helps society avoid some of the negative features of introducing new technologies, such as environmental accidents and massive widespread power outages. What society has this example/characteristic?
The development of newer scientific disciplines—such as those that
involve new forms of information technology, cybernetics, or artificial
intelligence—to assess the theoretical and ethical implications of new
technologies. Which advance society is capable of these developments?
The development of newer scientific disciplines—such as those that involve new forms of information technology, cybernetics, or artificial intelligence—to assess the theoretical and ethical implications of new technologies. Which advance society is capable of these developments?
A stronger emphasis on the university and polytechnic institutes, which
produce graduates who create and guide the new technologies crucial to which society?
A stronger emphasis on the university and polytechnic institutes, which produce graduates who create and guide the new technologies crucial to which society?
It is a relational bond of personal or
environmental roles that are a part of a whole, larger
community.
It is a relational bond of personal or environmental roles that are a part of a whole, larger community.
It also includes a larger society that works
together and functions as a connection between community,
organizations and larger institutions.
It also includes a larger society that works together and functions as a connection between community, organizations and larger institutions.
The main premise of a ________ is to fulfill the needs of
the larger unit of society. Communities, schools, religious
buildings, and businesses are all examples of the units of
society.
The main premise of a ________ is to fulfill the needs of the larger unit of society. Communities, schools, religious buildings, and businesses are all examples of the units of society.
Which of the following is NOT an example of units of society under the social system theory?
Which of the following is NOT an example of units of society under the social system theory?
Which of the following is an example of a social system?
Which of the following is an example of a social system?
______ are visible and have a
specific goal as a characteristic.
______ are visible and have a specific goal as a characteristic.
The system has to have strong
communal interaction to be effective. Which system is this?
The system has to have strong communal interaction to be effective. Which system is this?
Everyone in the system is dependent
on each other. What is this system known as?
Everyone in the system is dependent on each other. What is this system known as?
Shared approach of communication
with a vocabulary specific to their system is good for their social system.
Shared approach of communication with a vocabulary specific to their system is good for their social system.
It doesn't need a shared approach of communication
with a vocabulary specific to their social system.
It doesn't need a shared approach of communication with a vocabulary specific to their social system.
The individual people and institutions that combine to create a
functioning society are known as a _____?
The individual people and institutions that combine to create a functioning society are known as a _____?
These two ideals will vary greatly
among groups, especially within any faith-based system.
These two ideals will vary greatly among groups, especially within any faith-based system.
What will apply to all of the members
since their faith heavily guides their social relationships and the
influence they have amongst the larger community?
What will apply to all of the members since their faith heavily guides their social relationships and the influence they have amongst the larger community?
The set of beliefs in a system will apply to all of the members. Why? - pick the best answer.
The set of beliefs in a system will apply to all of the members. Why? - pick the best answer.
It refers to the closely related feelings
that are attained by members of the group.
It refers to the closely related feelings that are attained by members of the group.
Those _______ are what the systems feel
regarding worldly beliefs.
Those _______ are what the systems feel regarding worldly beliefs.
Those _______ are
wide-ranging and influential and are usually
held by the majority of the group.
Those _______ are wide-ranging and influential and are usually held by the majority of the group.
They are are the core of what makes a
society because it drives its actions to create solutions
for the larger community.
They are are the core of what makes a society because it drives its actions to create solutions for the larger community.
It is what the system wants to achieve or its
objective.
It is what the system wants to achieve or its objective.
A purpose of high school
would be to add trained, competent people to the
workforce. which of the following best encompasses this example?
A purpose of high school would be to add trained, competent people to the workforce. which of the following best encompasses this example?
It refer to the part that each person is obligated
to play in their social system.
It refer to the part that each person is obligated to play in their social system.
As one person operates within their norm, what do they do? pick the best answer.
As one person operates within their norm, what do they do? pick the best answer.
the people within the social system set what is acceptable
conduct and how that behavior should be governed. What is this based on?
the people within the social system set what is acceptable conduct and how that behavior should be governed. What is this based on?
Each person has a specific part to play within the social system.
These can be ascribed to people based on things such as their
birth status or achieved based on their performance.
Each person has a specific part to play within the social system. These can be ascribed to people based on things such as their birth status or achieved based on their performance.
Changes to roles usually only happen when a person is?
Changes to roles usually only happen when a person is?
Oftentimes, a person within the system may be asked to take on
more roles; however, they rarely have to give up any part of their
role.
Oftentimes, a person within the system may be asked to take on more roles; however, they rarely have to give up any part of their role.
Oftentimes, a person within the system may be asked to take on
more roles; they don't have to give up any part of their
role.
Oftentimes, a person within the system may be asked to take on more roles; they don't have to give up any part of their role.
- Every social system has a level of _____ within itself
and the larger community. The _____ is given or it can be
designated based on a specific office.
- Every social system has a level of _____ within itself and the larger community. The _____ is given or it can be designated based on a specific office.
The person who has this within the social system
should have the capacity to delegate and/or rule and remove
any tensions from inside and outside forces.
The person who has this within the social system should have the capacity to delegate and/or rule and remove any tensions from inside and outside forces.
It refers to operating within rewards or penalties that
are handed down.
It refers to operating within rewards or penalties that are handed down.
Social systems can have rewards such as
financial earnings and freedom privileges or penalties such as
legal consequences. What is this an example of?
Social systems can have rewards such as financial earnings and freedom privileges or penalties such as legal consequences. What is this an example of?
(He contributed to the field of
sociological theory, particularly through his
development of a “general theory of action.”)
(He contributed to the field of sociological theory, particularly through his development of a “general theory of action.”)
He was a
sociologist who laid out the general theory of social
systems. His work includes naming and describing 4
types of social systems.
He was a sociologist who laid out the general theory of social systems. His work includes naming and describing 4 types of social systems.
- With this system, individual achievement is
discouraged, and roles are given by ascriptive features (mainly gender and birth order).
- With this system, individual achievement is discouraged, and roles are given by ascriptive features (mainly gender and birth order).
Talcott Parsons detailed that people within this social system believe in very traditional
roles and will engage in hard manual labor to facilitate the stability of their families.
Talcott Parsons detailed that people within this social system believe in very traditional roles and will engage in hard manual labor to facilitate the stability of their families.
The Latin American culture is usually found within the social system.
The Latin American culture is usually found within the social system.
This system closely resembles a democratic society
in that laws are made for the people by their designated representatives.
This system closely resembles a democratic society in that laws are made for the people by their designated representatives.
Parsons points
out that this system values personal accomplishments while encouraging industry and
discourages domestic division.
Parsons points out that this system values personal accomplishments while encouraging industry and discourages domestic division.
An example would be the American democratic
society.
An example would be the American democratic society.
For this system, laws are made but they
are carried out by authoritarian forces.
For this system, laws are made but they are carried out by authoritarian forces.
Jobs are given based on political
beliefs or personal alignment to a certain ideology.
Jobs are given based on political beliefs or personal alignment to a certain ideology.
Authority is not given
based on equality or by the democratic process.
Authority is not given based on equality or by the democratic process.
Parsons also mentions that
within this system, any minority nationalities may be seen as outcasts and
deemed unworthy of high social status.
Parsons also mentions that within this system, any minority nationalities may be seen as outcasts and deemed unworthy of high social status.
Nazi Germany would fit into this
social system.
Nazi Germany would fit into this social system.
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