Sociology and The Study of Society

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Is a behavioral science that deals with the study of society.

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Sociology

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is a group of people living together in a definite territory and sharing a common culture

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Society

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a set of actions performed by individuals of the same species when they interact with each other.

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Social Behavior

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the behaviors that are considered acceptable in a group or society

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Societal Norms

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A statement or an approach that attempts to explain why certain things are the way they are.

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Theory

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What are the characteristics of society?

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1. It comprises a complex whole.
2. It is relatively large.
3. It provides means for socialization for its members.
4. It endures, produces and restrains its members for generations.
5. The members of a society share a common culture.
6. It occupies a definite territory.

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What are the characteristics of society?

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1. It comprises a complex whole.
2. It is relatively large.
3. It provides means for socialization for its members.
4. It endures, produces and restrains its members for generations.
5. The members of a society share a common culture.
6. It occupies a definite territory.

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What are the three sociological perspectives on culture and society?

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• Symbolic Interactionist Theory
• Structural-Functional Theory (FUNCTIONALISM)
• Social Conflict Theory

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This sociological perspective suggests that people attach meanings to symbols, and they act according to their interpretation of these symbols and believes that the process of interaction is an indispensable one in any society

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Symbolic Interactionist Theory

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This sociological perspective views society as a complex whole with an interconnected system wherein every part works together as a functional whole and believes that society is held together by social consensus in which members of the society agrees and work together to achieve what is best for society as a whole.

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Structural-Functional Theory (FUNCTIONALISM)

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This sociological perspective - views society as a competition of limited resources.

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Social Conflict Theory

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This sociological perspective believes that the existence of these inequalities in a society usually have conflicting values and agenda.

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Social Conflict Theory

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This sociological perspective - emphasizes that such conflicts between individuals help them in motivating people and societies to evolve over time

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Social Conflict Theory