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Culture and Socialization — Syllabus
Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Sociology
What Culture and Socialization covers in Gujarat Board Class 11 Sociology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Understanding Culture.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 11 Sociology · 2026-27
Topics in Culture and Socialization
1
Understanding Culture
- Culture is a way of life that encompasses all human activities and behaviors
- 19th century: Culture meant lifestyle (rural, urban, tribal)
- 20th century: Culture became associated with social heritage
2
Features of Culture
- Culture is a way of life - encompasses entire lifestyle of people
- Culture is learned behavior - acquired through social interaction, not genetic inheritance
- Culture is a distinct product of human social life - unique to humans
3
Types of Culture - Material and Non-Material
- Ogburn divided culture into Material and Non-material culture
- Material culture: tangible, observable physical objects
- Non-material culture: intangible elements with no physical existence
4
Social Norms - Folkways, Customs, and Laws
- Folkways: methods of behavior intuitively accepted by society (handshake, bowing)
- Customs: most important folkways from viewpoint of public welfare and morality
- Taboos: strictly forbidden behaviors considered immoral by society
Key Concepts
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Key topics in Culture and Socialization include Understanding Culture, Features of Culture, Types of Culture - Material and Non-Material, Social Norms - Folkways, Customs, and Laws. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
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