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Social Structure and Social System

Telangana Open School (TOSS) · Class 12 · Sociology

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Key Topics to Revise

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Social Structure

  • Social structure refers to the organized pattern of social relationships and social institutions that together form the framework of society.
  • It includes both horizontal (social relationships) and vertical (hierarchy) arrangements.
  • Social structure provides stability and predictability in social life.
2

Status and Its Types

  • Status is a socially defined position in a group or society.
  • Every status comes with certain rights, duties, and expectations.
  • There are two main types: ascribed and achieved status.
3

Role and Its Significance

  • Role refers to the behavior expected from a person occupying a particular status.
  • It is the dynamic aspect of status — how one acts in a given position.
  • Roles are guided by societal norms and expectations.
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Social System and Its Characteristics

  • A social system is a network of interdependent individuals and groups interacting based on shared norms and values.
  • It is more than just a group — it involves structured interactions and mutual dependencies.
  • Elements include faiths/knowledge, sentiments, ideas/norms, power, and sanctions.

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Social structure is the organized patternStatus is a social positionA role is the setA social system is a network

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