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What is the primary function of social institutions?
Which type of cultural diversity refers to differences in race, ethnicity, and nationality?
Which human right is essential for promoting social justice and equality?
What is a significant outcome of social change in a society?
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Which social institution plays a vital role in providing emotional support and a sense of belonging?
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What type of social change involves rapid and fundamental transformation?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Indian society?
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What is a challenge faced by Indian society due to globalization?
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Which factor influences social change by introducing new technologies and ways of life?
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What is a human rights issue in Indian society?
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Study Notes
Social Institutions
- Definition: Social institutions are established and organized patterns of behavior that are associated with particular social structures and norms.
- Examples: Family, Education, Religion, Economy, Politics
- Functions:
- Regulate human behavior
- Provide socialization and education
- Allocate resources and opportunities
- Maintain social order and stability
- Provide emotional support and a sense of belonging
Cultural Diversity
- Definition: Cultural diversity refers to the existence of different cultural groups within a society, each with their own unique customs, beliefs, and practices.
- Types of Cultural Diversity:
- Ethnic diversity (race, ethnicity, nationality)
- Linguistic diversity (language, dialect)
- Religious diversity (faith, belief system)
- Socio-cultural diversity (social class, occupation, lifestyle)
- Importance:
- Enriches society with varied perspectives and experiences
- Fosters creativity, innovation, and progress
- Promotes understanding, tolerance, and empathy
- Enhances individual and collective identity
Human Rights
- Definition: Human rights are fundamental rights and freedoms that are inherent to all human beings, regardless of nationality, race, gender, language, or religion.
- Types of Human Rights:
- Civil and political rights (life, liberty, equality, justice)
- Economic, social, and cultural rights (food, shelter, education, healthcare)
- Collective rights (indigenous peoples, minorities, refugees)
- Importance:
- Protects human dignity and well-being
- Promotes social justice and equality
- Fosters human development and empowerment
- Ensures accountability and redress for violations
Social Change
- Definition: Social change refers to any significant alteration in social structures, institutions, or relationships.
- Types of Social Change:
- Revolutionary change (rapid, fundamental transformation)
- Evolutionary change (gradual, incremental transformation)
- Planned change (intentional, deliberate transformation)
- Unplanned change (unintended, spontaneous transformation)
- Factors influencing social change:
- Technology
- Economy
- Politics
- Culture
- Environment
Indian Society
- Definition: Indian society refers to the complex, diverse, and dynamic social system that exists in India.
- Characteristics:
- Multiculturalism (diverse languages, religions, ethnicities)
- Hierarchical structure (caste system, social stratification)
- Patriarchal society (male dominance, gender inequality)
- Rapid urbanization and modernization
- Strong family and social bonds
- Challenges:
- Poverty and inequality
- Caste and communal conflicts
- Gender discrimination and violence
- Environmental degradation and resource depletion
- Globalization and cultural homogenization
Social Institutions
- Established and organized patterns of behavior associated with social structures and norms
- Examples: Family, Education, Religion, Economy, and Politics
- Regulate human behavior, provide socialization and education, allocate resources and opportunities, maintain social order and stability, and provide emotional support and a sense of belonging
Cultural Diversity
- Existence of different cultural groups within a society, each with their own unique customs, beliefs, and practices
- Types:
- Ethnic diversity (race, ethnicity, nationality)
- Linguistic diversity (language, dialect)
- Religious diversity (faith, belief system)
- Socio-cultural diversity (social class, occupation, lifestyle)
- Enriches society with varied perspectives and experiences, fosters creativity and innovation, promotes understanding and empathy, and enhances individual and collective identity
Human Rights
- Fundamental rights and freedoms inherent to all human beings, regardless of nationality, race, gender, language, or religion
- Types:
- Civil and political rights (life, liberty, equality, justice)
- Economic, social, and cultural rights (food, shelter, education, healthcare)
- Collective rights (indigenous peoples, minorities, refugees)
- Protects human dignity and well-being, promotes social justice and equality, fosters human development and empowerment, and ensures accountability and redress for violations
Social Change
- Any significant alteration in social structures, institutions, or relationships
- Types:
- Revolutionary change (rapid, fundamental transformation)
- Evolutionary change (gradual, incremental transformation)
- Planned change (intentional, deliberate transformation)
- Unplanned change (unintended, spontaneous transformation)
- Factors influencing social change: technology, economy, politics, culture, and environment
Indian Society
- Complex, diverse, and dynamic social system in India
- Characteristics:
- Multiculturalism (diverse languages, religions, ethnicities)
- Hierarchical structure (caste system, social stratification)
- Patriarchal society (male dominance, gender inequality)
- Rapid urbanization and modernization
- Strong family and social bonds
- Challenges:
- Poverty and inequality
- Caste and communal conflicts
- Gender discrimination and violence
- Environmental degradation and resource depletion
- Globalization and cultural homogenization
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