16 Questions
What is the origin of the word 'society'?
Derived from the Latin word 'socius', meaning companionship or friendship
According to Aristotle, why does a human being need society?
To achieve optimum happiness, work, and enjoy life
What is a key requirement for society to exist according to scholars' opinion?
Members knowing each other and possessing common interests
What must people in a society have for a social relationship to exist?
Mutual awareness and mutual interaction
What is an important principle in society?
Being alike is an important principle in society
What does society depend on, according to the text?
Similarities and likeness among individuals
What is the basis of society's social relationships?
Differences in physical appearance and personality
What is involved in the division of labor in society, according to the text?
Assignment to each unit or group with common duties and responsibilities
Which theory of the origin of society believes that society was originated in the subjugation of the weaker by the stronger?
The Force Theory
What does the Social Contract Theory propose?
Men were born free and equal, then made a mutual agreement to create a society
What are the types of societies mentioned in the text?
Pre-Industrial Society and Industrial Society
What do formal means of social control in society include, as per the text?
Law, police, and constitution
What is defined by Sir Henry Maine as 'the theory of the origin of society in separate families, held together by the authority and protection of the eldest male descendant'?
'Patriarchal Matriarchal Theory'
'No society remains constant for a length of time' indicates that:
'Changeability is an inherent quality of human beings'
'Forces of evolution are one of the factors which are essential in the growth of society' implies that:
'The Force Theory' is invalid due to evolution's role in society's growth
What does society control according to the text?
Society controls the behavior of its members through formal (law, police, and constitution) and informal (customs, traditions, and manners) means.
This lesson discusses the meaning and nature of society, exploring its origins and characteristics. It covers the definition of society, its geographical and cultural aspects, and the types of societies that exist.
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