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What is the primary purpose of social control in a society?
What is the primary purpose of social control in a society?
- To promote cultural diversity
- To enhance economic competition
- To encourage individualism
- To maintain social order (correct)
Which of the following is an example of a positive sanction?
Which of the following is an example of a positive sanction?
- A reduction in salary for poor performance
- A fine for breaking a law
- A promotion for excellent work performance (correct)
- A student being expelled for misconduct
Which type of sanction occurs through direct, face-to-face interactions?
Which type of sanction occurs through direct, face-to-face interactions?
- Formal sanctions
- Judicial sanctions
- Legal sanctions
- Informal sanctions (correct)
What concept describes social bonds based on specialization and interdependence?
What concept describes social bonds based on specialization and interdependence?
How does technology influence cultural patterns according to sociocultural evolution?
How does technology influence cultural patterns according to sociocultural evolution?
What is the significance of the term 'socius' in relation to society?
What is the significance of the term 'socius' in relation to society?
Which statement regarding high-tech societies is true?
Which statement regarding high-tech societies is true?
What is a characteristic of societies with simple technology?
What is a characteristic of societies with simple technology?
What role does technology play in culture?
What role does technology play in culture?
How do norms differ from values in a culture?
How do norms differ from values in a culture?
Which of the following best describes a 'taboo' in cultural terms?
Which of the following best describes a 'taboo' in cultural terms?
How is deviance defined in sociological terms?
How is deviance defined in sociological terms?
What distinguishes 'mores' from 'folkways' in cultural norms?
What distinguishes 'mores' from 'folkways' in cultural norms?
Which statement about deviance's perception over time is accurate?
Which statement about deviance's perception over time is accurate?
Which of the following components of culture is considered the most powerful?
Which of the following components of culture is considered the most powerful?
What is the primary function of laws in a society?
What is the primary function of laws in a society?
What term did Aristotle use to describe human beings as social creatures?
What term did Aristotle use to describe human beings as social creatures?
Which society characteristic is associated with the Hunting and Gathering stage?
Which society characteristic is associated with the Hunting and Gathering stage?
What was a significant development that led to the establishment of agricultural societies?
What was a significant development that led to the establishment of agricultural societies?
According to Talcott Parsons, what is necessary for societies to survive across time?
According to Talcott Parsons, what is necessary for societies to survive across time?
Which function is primarily associated with the economy in a society?
Which function is primarily associated with the economy in a society?
What does integration refer to in Parsons' functional prerequisites?
What does integration refer to in Parsons' functional prerequisites?
What is the primary institution in hunting and gathering societies?
What is the primary institution in hunting and gathering societies?
What development typically occurred in horticultural and pastoral societies compared to hunting and gathering societies?
What development typically occurred in horticultural and pastoral societies compared to hunting and gathering societies?
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Culture and Society
- Culture encompasses values, beliefs, behaviors, and material objects shared within a society.
- Five key components of culture are technology, symbols, language, values, and norms.
- Technology simplifies life and enables mass production.
- Symbols represent reality and convey meaning (e.g., statues, handshakes).
- Language is a powerful communication tool, reflecting beliefs and culture.
- Values are standards for judging goodness, acceptability, beauty, and desirability.
- Norms are rules guiding behavior, defining acceptable and unacceptable actions.
Types of Norms
- Mores distinguish right from wrong (moral norms).
- Folkways (customs) differentiate right from rude (less serious than mores).
- Laws are formally enacted and enforced rules of conduct.
- Taboos are forbidden actions based on religious beliefs or morals, carrying severe social disapproval.
Deviance and Social Control
- Deviance is any violation of societal norms, ranging from minor infractions to serious crimes.
- Social control regulates and enforces norms to maintain social order.
- Sanctions are mechanisms for enforcing norms, including positive rewards for conformity and negative punishments for violations.
- Sanctions can be informal (e.g., frowns, pats on the back) or formal (e.g., expulsion, arrest).
Social Bonds and Evolution
- Social bonds in industrial societies are based on specialization and interdependence (organic solidarity).
- Societies evolve through technological advancements, impacting cultural patterns and population size.
- Simpler technologies support smaller, more homogenous populations.
- Complex technologies enable larger, more diverse populations and faster cultural change.
Types of Societies
- Societies have evolved from hunting and gathering to more complex forms.
- Hunting and gathering societies were small, nomadic, and highly interdependent, with family as the primary institution.
- Horticultural and pastoral societies cultivated crops and domesticated animals, leading to settled lifestyles.
- Agricultural societies utilized plows, enabling larger populations and the emergence of cities.
Functional Prerequisites of Societies (Parsons)
- Parsons' theory posits four functional prerequisites for societal survival:
- Adaptation: Acquiring and distributing resources efficiently (economic function).
- Goal attainment: Setting and achieving societal goals (political function).
- Integration: Harmonizing different parts of society for smooth functioning (social function).
- Latency: Maintaining social values and patterns (cultural function).
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