Chapter 0

Question 1

What’s a society?

Answer 1

a group of people with a set of traditions and values in a particular location.

Question 2

What’s a social structure?

Answer 2

it’s the organized way members of a society interact with each other.
It helps to regulate and achieve societal goals.

Question 3

List and explain 3 Elements of Social Structure:

Answer 3

1- Culture: the values and norms of a society.

2- Social Class: the classification of people based on their economic and social value.

3- Roles: the expected responsibilities and behaviors from certain people.

Question 4

what are the 3 oldest forms of social organization?

Answer 4

1- Family.

2- Kinship: includes extended family and lineage.

3- Voluntary Associations: beyond family ties and based on common interest.

Question 5

Why do human beings need to gather in social groups?

Answer 5

social groups add value to our lives by enabling the sharing of knowledge and experiences among people.

Question 6

What is a Coherent Group/Society?

Answer 6

a unified and “glued” society.

Question 7

What are some main features of a coherent society? (List 3)

Answer 7

• Equal Participation.
• Equal Opportunities.
• Good Education.

Question 8

List 3 reasons why studying a society is important:

Answer 8

• Understanding how societies function.
• Finding solutions to societal problems.
• Promotes social harmony and cohesion.

Question 9

List 4 reasons why a community is important:

Answer 9

• Communities can positively influence the values and morals of young people.
• Positive emotional impact on its members.
• Communities show people how to meet their basic needs and wants.
• Communities motivate people to achieve excellence and do their best.