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Social Structure, Stratification and Social Processes in Society

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 11 · Sociology

Complete topic list for Social Structure, Stratification and Social Processes in Society in Madhya Pradesh Board Class 11 Sociology. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Social Structure, Stratification and Social Processes in Society

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1. Social Structure and Social Stratification

  • Social structure means society is organised in patterned ways, not as random events.
  • Social structure is built from repeated human actions and relationships over time.
  • Social stratification refers to structured inequalities between groups in access to material or symbolic rewards.
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2. Three Social Processes: Cooperation, Competition, and Conflict

  • The chapter focuses on cooperation, competition, and conflict as key social processes.
  • These processes are shaped by social structure and social stratification.
  • Sociology does not explain them as natural human tendencies alone.
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3. Functionalist and Conflict Perspectives

  • Durkheim is usually identified with the functionalist perspective.
  • Marx is usually associated with the conflict perspective.
  • The functionalist perspective focuses on the system requirements of society.
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4. Durkheim: Solidarity and Social Constraint

  • Durkheim argued that society exerts social constraint over individuals.
  • Social structure is external to the individual and limits action.
  • Durkheim distinguished mechanical solidarity and organic solidarity.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Structure, stratification, and social processes shape one another in society

Social structureSocial stratificationSocial processesC. Wright MillsDurkheimMarxFunctionalist perspectiveConflict perspective

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