Social Sciences Lesson 3

Study Notes

Culture shapes individual and group behavior, influencing thoughts, feelings, and actions.
Cultural relativism is the idea that a culture should be understood based on its own values and beliefs, not by those of another culture.
Norms are the unwritten rules that govern social behavior within a group or society.
Values are the principles or beliefs that guide behavior and decision-making within a culture.
Social Institutions are established patterns of behavior organized around particular purposes.
Education, family, religion, government, and economy are examples of social institutions.
Understanding social institutions helps explain how societies function and how different social groups interact.
Socialization is the lifelong process by which individuals learn and internalize the values, norms, and beliefs of their culture.
Agents of socialization include family, peers, education, and media.
Socialization is essential for individuals to develop a sense of self and their place in society.
Social Change is the alteration of social structures, cultural values, and norms over time.
Social change can be driven by internal factors or external influences.
Social conflict is a disagreement or opposition between groups or individuals who have different interests or goals.
Social movements are organized groups that advocate for social change.
Social Control is the mechanisms that regulate people's actions and maintain order in society.