Understanding society Flashcards
According to him, society is characterized as a collective of individuals who inhabit a shared geographical space and posses a shared cultural network.
Arcinas
Origination of the word society, derived from “socius”, which means partner/associate
societas
foundation and basic unit of society (generally recognized institutions of everyday society)
Family
formal institution to preserve cultural knowledge and identity. (generally recognized institutions of everyday society)
education
social institution generally responsible for production and allocation of scarce resources. (generally recognized institutions of everyday society)
Economy
Social institution where policy and law is enforced. (generally recognized institutions of everyday society)
government
institution for circulation of vital information. (generally recognized institutions of everyday society)
media
organized collection of beliefs. (generally recognized institutions of everyday society)
religion
Aristocrats owned the wealth of the country and peasants work on lands of feudal lords.
(According to economic and material system)
Feudal society
Societies where 2 people appear(bourgeoisie, proletariat)
(According to economic and material system)
Capitalist society
Free enterprise society, free to engage in lawful business.
(According to economic and material system)
Democratic society
Society characterized by existence of military and rank, individuals and private possessions at disposal, and individual activities are totally regulated by state.
(According to evolutionary view)
Militant society
Society characterized by electing their representatives, freedom, disputes, and business
(According to evolutionary view)
Industrial society
society characterized by computer machines, information and communication, inventions, discovery, and advanced technology.
(According to evolutionary view)
Post-industrial society
Society of agriculture. In the early days, they used plow.
(According to people’s subsistence)
Agricultural society