Society

Chapter Outline: 

> Meaning and characteristics of social change
> Factors affecting social change
> Efets of social change on society
> Social control
> Social problems-prostitution
> Crime
> Divorce
> Dowry system
> venile delinquency
> Drug addiction
> Alcoholism
> Handicapped
> Overpopulation
> Slum
> Social agencies and remedial measures
> Deinitions, meaning and characteristics of society
> DeÃŽnition and characteristics of social groups
> Types of social groups
> Sructure of social groups
> Intergroup relations group cycle
> Group behavior
> Group morale


Q. Write down the Meaning, Definitions and Characteristics of Society ? 

Ans:  Meaning of Society : Society refers to a group of individuals who live together in a specific area, share common culture, follow rules and norms, and interact with each other for mutual benefit. It is a structured system of relationships among people.
In simple words, society is a group of people who live together and depend on each other in an organized way.

Definitions of Society (with Writers)

1. MacIver and Page:
   “Society is a system of usages and procedures of authority and mutual aid of many groupings and divisions, of controls of human behavior and of liberties.”

2. Giddings:
   “Society is the union itself, the organization of social relationships.”


Characteristics of Society

1. Social Relationship: Society consists of people who are connected through social relationships and interactions.

2. Likeness and Difference : Society includes both similarities and differences among individuals, which help in cooperation and division of work.

3. Interdependence : Members of society depend on each other for fulfilling their needs like food, shelter, education, and safety.

4. Cooperation : Cooperation among individuals is essential for the smooth functioning of society.


 Nature

Society is not static: it changes over time due to social, cultural, economic, and technological changes.

6. Culture : Every society has its own culture, including beliefs, customs, traditions, and values.

7. Social Control : Society maintains order through rules, laws, norms, and institutions.

8. Abstract Concept : Society is not a physical thing; it is an abstract system of relationships among people.

9. Continuous Process : Society exists continuously as new members are born and old members die, but social life continues.