Society – integrated systems of interrelated parts If changes occur in any part it has impact on other part
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Relationships in social structure
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They are regulated by norms
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To achieve society state, members to agree on common values
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Values consensus necessary
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Norms are univer u niversal sal
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Norms are role specific
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Related to role – father, priest
SOCIAL STRUCTURE •
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Totality of social relationships governed by norms Major components – family family, economy economy,, poli p olity ty,, religious system Institution – structure made up of interrelated interrelated roles Family – cluster of roles – father/mother, husband/wife Norms related to each of these roles
How does social structure structure function •
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Function – contribution of institutions for survival of society Function of family – inculcation of norms, values Shared values, norms – basis of stability of society
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Family may not perform function successfully
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Inadequate socialization – deviance
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Deviance checked through rewards punishments.
Functions of different parts of social structure •
Societies to meet basic needs
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Societies to continue, reproduction necessary
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Institution of marriage provides for reproduction
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Socialization necessary to learn norms, values
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Family performs performs this function
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Economic institutions for production of food food
Holistic view of social system •
System of interrelated parts
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Parts contribute for survival
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They have specific functions
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Society function – by value consensus, common norms, shared interests interests These are inculcated through socialization
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Society to seek stability, order Disorder creeps in due to inadequate in adequate internalization These can be corrected by rewards rewards and punishments Change occurs through stress in one part of society Change in one part affects affects other parts
