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Social System and Social Structure

Gujarat Board · Class 11 · Sociology

Complete topic list for Social System and Social Structure in Gujarat Board Class 11 Sociology. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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4 Topics · Gujarat Board Class 11 Sociology

Topics in Social System and Social Structure

1

Social System: Definition and Basic Concepts

  • Social system is a complex network where two or more social units are linked through functional relationships
  • Herbert Spencer compared human societies with biological organisms to explain social systems
  • Talcott Parsons defined social system as 'a complex aggregation of different parts linked through functional relations'
2

Features of Social System

  • Interdependence between different parts: Minimum two social units needed, each depending on others (e.g., family with mother-father, husband-wife relationships)
  • Stability in social system: Systems maintain identity over time and adapt to situations while preserving core functions
  • Change in social system: All social systems are changeable, they adapt to maintain themselves while undergoing transformation
3

Aspects of Social System

  • Sub-groups: Smaller groups within larger systems (e.g., states in India, departments in school)
  • Roles: Behavioral aspects of status, what individuals are expected to do based on their position
  • Social norms: Expected patterns of behavior linked to social situations and structures
4

Social Structure: Definition and Features

  • Social structure is an abstract concept representing orderly arrangement of social parts
  • Robert Merton: 'aggregation of status, role and norms'
  • Vidyut Joshi: systematic network of social relations formed by roles played in certain relations and situations

Key Concepts

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