Understanding Society and Its Types
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Understanding Society and Its Types

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Which type of society is characterized by hunters and gatherers?

  • Civilizations
  • Tribal Societies
  • Hunters/Gatherers (correct)
  • Chiefdoms
  • Sex refers to the social roles attributed to males and females.

    False

    What are the four conditions that may lead to the dissolution of society?

    Members are killed off, members become apathetic, society falls into chaos, society is absorbed into another society.

    The social roles attributed to males and females are referred to as _____ and _____, respectively.

    <p>masculine, feminine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following concepts with their definitions:

    <p>Sex = The biological distinction between males and females Gender = The roles and behaviors attributed to males and females Sexual Orientation = A person’s romantic and emotional attraction to others Sexuality = The totality of experiences related to sex and gender</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes sexual attraction to someone of the same sex?

    <p>Homosexuality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Asexuality is characterized by sexual attraction to people of either sex.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for someone who has qualities traditionally associated with both sexes?

    <p>Androgynous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person who feels they are one sex despite being biologically the other is called a ______.

    <p>transsexual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match each type of gender expression with its description:

    <p>Masculine = Qualities traditionally associated with a man Feminine = Qualities traditionally associated with a woman Gender Neutral = Characteristics differing from traditional male or female qualities Transsexual = Person who identifies as a gender different from their biological sex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    What is Society?

    • A group of individuals sharing common interests, a culture, and institutions
    • It refers to a complex system of human relationships and interactions

    Types of Society

    • Gerhard Lenski categorizes societies based on technology, communication, and economy:
      • Hunter-gatherers
      • Tribal Societies
      • Chiefdoms
      • Civilizations

    Characteristics of Human Society

    • Membership criteria based on purpose or common goals
    • Characteristic organizational patterns define relationships between members
    • Social norms govern acceptable behaviors within the society
    • Shared beliefs or common goals bind members together

    Dissolution of Society

    • Four possible conditions for societal dissolution:
      • Members are killed off
      • Members become apathetic
      • Society falls into uncontrollable chaos
      • Society is absorbed into another society

    Society in Various Perspectives

    • Evolutionary: People depend on each other for survival and subsistence.
    • Political: A system is established for protection, with the government acting as a control mechanism.
    • Economical: To produce and sustain basic material needs to survive

    Gender

    • Refers to social roles, behaviors, capabilities, and intellectual, emotional, and social attributes assigned to women and men by culture
    • There are two genders:
      • Masculine: Ascribed to the male sex
      • Feminine: Ascribed to the female sex

    Sex

    • Biological distinction between females and males
      • Defined by anatomy and physiology related to reproduction
      • Females produce egg cells (ovum)
      • Males produce sperm that fertilizes the egg

    Sexuality

    • Totality of our experience of our sex and gender
      • A common theme observed in various settings (sports, campuses, workplaces)

    Sexual Orientation

    • A person’s romantic and emotional attraction to another person:
      • Heterosexuality: Attraction to someone of the opposite sex (straight)
      • Homosexuality: Attraction to someone of the same sex (gay/lesbian)
      • Bisexuality: Attraction to people of both sexes (bi)
      • Asexuality: Lack of sexual attraction to people of either sex
    • Sexual attraction is distinct from sexual behavior.

    Gender Expression

    • Masculine: Qualities and characteristics traditionally associated with a man
    • Feminine: Qualities and characteristics traditionally associated with a woman
    • Gender Neutral: Qualities and characteristics that don't fit traditional male or female norms
    • Androgynous: Qualities and characteristics that are a blend of masculine and feminine traits

    Intersexuality

    • People born with both male and female genitalia or incomplete genitalia

    Transsexuality

    • Individuals who feel they belong to one sex despite their biological sex
      • Some seek gender reassignment (surgical alteration of genitalia and breasts)

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    This quiz explores the concept of society, its types as categorized by Gerhard Lenski, and the characteristics that define human interactions within these social structures. Additionally, it delves into the conditions that can lead to the dissolution of societies and various perspectives on societal dependency. Test your knowledge on these fundamental social concepts.

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