Sociology 101

• The concept of comparing traditional and modern social relationships dates back to classical sociologists.
• Community refers to personal and enduring relationships, while society or association refers to impersonal and transitory relationships.
• Commerce and industry require a rational and self-interesting approach to dealings with others.
• In-groups are marked by a sense of belonging, while out-groups are those to which in-group members do not belong.
• Migrants are often considered an out-group, but the definition of who belongs changes with time and social contexts.
• Recent immigrants may be viewed contemptuously compared to old immigrants or established lineages.
• In-groups may form around schools or other shared characteristics.
• Out-groups may face hostile reactions from in-group members.
• The community can be compared to the primary group, while the association can be compared to the secondary group.
• The distinction between community and society is based on the nature of social relationships.

Test your knowledge on the concepts of community, society, in-groups, and out-groups in sociology with this quiz. Explore the differences between traditional and modern social relationships, and learn about the rational and self-interesting approach in commerce and industry. Discover how migrants are viewed as out-groups and how in-groups can form around schools or other shared characteristics. Understand the distinctions between community and society and primary and secondary groups. Challenge yourself with this quiz and improve your understanding of sociology.