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Basic Concepts in Sociology- Society, Community, Associations, Institutions, Social Groups, Values Norms, - Status and Role

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Sociology

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Key Topics to Revise

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Society

  • Society is a web of social relationships among people living together in an organized way.
  • It is not just a group of people but a system of interactions and shared culture.
  • Key characteristics: people, interaction, likeness, cooperation, interdependence, dynamism, social control, and culture.
2

Community

  • Community refers to a group of people living in a specific area with a sense of belonging (we-feeling).
  • It is marked by stability, naturalness, size, and regulation of relations.
  • Unlike society, community has a geographical base and emotional attachment among members.
3

Association

  • An association is a deliberately formed group with a specific purpose.
  • It is organized, has cooperative spirit, common interests, and formal structure.
  • Can be permanent (e.g., political parties) or temporary (e.g., event committees).
4

Institutions

  • Institutions are established norms and procedures that regulate behavior in society.
  • They are social, universal, standardized, and serve to fulfill human needs.
  • Examples: family, religion, education, law.

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Society is a web of socialA community is a groupAn association is a group formedInstitutions are established systems that regulateA social group consists of two

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