Understanding Social Institutions
Chhattisgarh Board · Class 11 · Sociology
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What is a social institution? Provide a comprehensive definition.
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A social institution is a complex set of social norms, beliefs, values, and role relationships that operate according to rules established by law or custom. Institutions impose constraints on individu…
Compare the functionalist and conflict perspectives on social institutions.
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Functionalist view: Social institutions exist to satisfy social needs and arise in response to society's requirements. They maintain social order and stability. Conflict view: Social institutions oper…
What is the difference between monogamy and polygamy? Give examples of each type.
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Monogamy: Marriage between one husband and one wife at a time. Serial monogamy allows remarriage after death or divorce. Polygamy: Marriage to more than one mate simultaneously. Types: Polygyny (one h…
Explain endogamy and exogamy with examples from Indian society.
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Endogamy: Marriage within a culturally defined group (e.g., same caste, religion, or community). Common in India's caste system. Exogamy: Marriage outside one's group (e.g., village exogamy in North I…
What are female-headed households? Explain the causes and provide an example.
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Female-headed households occur when women become the primary providers and decision-makers. Causes include: male migration to urban areas, widowhood, men remarrying and stopping remittances. Example: …
How has the child sex ratio changed in India between 1991-2011? What are the causes?
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The child sex ratio declined from 934 girls per 1000 boys (1991) to 919 (2011). Punjab shows alarming decline to 846 girls per 1000 boys. Causes include: preference for male children (believed to supp…
Define work in sociological terms. How is it different from just paid employment?
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Work is the carrying out of tasks requiring mental and physical effort to produce goods and services that cater to human needs, whether paid or unpaid. This includes: informal economy activities, hous…
What is the division of labor? How has it changed from traditional to modern societies?
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Division of labor is the specialization of work tasks where different occupations are combined in a production system. Traditional societies: Craft skills learned through apprenticeship, workers handl…
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