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1. Sociology Basics
1.2 Social Structures, Social Processes, and Social Issues
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What does social structure refer to?
Organizational framework
What are two types of social structures?
Traditional and modern
Social structures and social processes are unrelated to each other.
False
Social structures and processes have a significant impact on social
issues
.
What is an example of a social institution addressing societal needs?
Education
Social roles are always voluntary and flexible.
False
What is the role of social institutions in social structure?
Provide a stable framework
Understanding social structure is unnecessary for addressing social issues.
False
Social institutions address societal needs and provide a stable framework for social
behavior
.
Match the characteristic with the type of social structure:
Traditional Social Structure ↔️ Hierarchical organization
Modern Social Structure ↔️ Individualism and innovation
Social processes
refer to the dynamic interactions and changes within social
structures
Social conflict
is the struggle between groups with competing
interests
Social structure
refers to the organizational framework that shapes social
life
Social roles define the expected behaviors and obligations associated with specific
statuses
True
Give an example of a social institution.
Education
What does status refer to in the context of social structure?
Social position in society
Traditional social structures are typically organized in a hierarchical
manner
What provides the framework for social life in the interrelationship between structures and processes?
Social structures
Social institutions like education are only shaped by social processes and not by social structures
False
Social structures include enduring patterns of social behavior, roles,
institutions
, and norms.
True
Understanding social structures is crucial for analyzing
social dynamics
and addressing social issues.
True
Key elements of social structure include institutions, roles, and
status
Social processes refer to the dynamic interactions and
changes
within social structures.
What are common examples of social issues?
Poverty, crime, inequality
Social structure is a fixed and unchanging framework.
False
Social roles define expected behaviors and obligations associated with specific
statuses
.
Match the component with its function:
Social Institutions ↔️ Organize social activities
Social Roles ↔️ Guide behavior
A person's social position in society is referred to as their
status
.
What are the key components of social structure?
Institutions, roles, norms
What are the two main types of social structures?
Traditional and modern
Socialization is the process by which individuals learn societal norms, values, and expected
behaviors
.
What is the definition of socialization?
Learning societal norms
What do social processes shape and transform over time?
Social structures
What is the function of social institutions within a social structure?
Address societal needs
Match the component of social structure with its function:
Social Institutions ↔️ Address societal needs
Social Roles ↔️ Guide behavior
Social roles
are expected behaviors associated with a specific
status
Traditional social structures emphasize individualism and innovation
False
Match the social process with its description:
Socialization ↔️ Learning societal norms
Social Interaction ↔️ Communicating and relating
Social Conflict ↔️ Struggles between groups
Social processes can transform social structures over
time
Social structure guides and shapes social
life
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