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What Fundamental Social Institutions of India covers in Gujarat Board Class 11 Sociology: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.
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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 11 Sociology · 2026-27
Topics in Fundamental Social Institutions of India
1
Social Institution - Basic Concepts
- Social institution is an established procedure determining mutual roles and behavior patterns in society
- Institutions help satisfy needs of individuals and society while maintaining social order
- All institutions share common features: attitude patterns, cultural symbols, utilities, behavioral norms, and ideology
2
Family Institution
- Family is a universal social institution formed through marriage, blood relations, or adoption
- Key features: sexual relations, marriage as foundation, living together, lineage system, economic participation
- Types based on authority: Matriarchal vs Patriarchal families
3
Marriage Institution
- Marriage is the first step toward family formation with socially accepted sexual relations
- Main purposes: religious duties, reproduction, sexual satisfaction, companionship
- Types based on number: Monogamy (one spouse) vs Polygamy (multiple spouses)
4
Caste Institution
- Caste is unique feature of Indian society - hereditary, endogamous group with hierarchy
- Ghurye's six features: social division, hierarchy, commensality restrictions, civic disabilities, occupational restrictions, marriage restrictions
- Concepts of purity and pollution regulate inter-caste relations
Key Concepts
An established procedure that determines mutualA universal social group formed throughA socially sanctioned relationship between individualsA hierarchical social stratification system uniqueGroups of people sharing similar social
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