Social System and Social Structure — sociology STD 11 Arts — Question
Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ArtssociologySocial System and Social Structure5 Marks
Question
Explain the meaning of social system.
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Answer
A social system is an organized group that has a complex of social norms establishing the rights, duties, social positions, functions, roles as well as the behavior of its members and the behavior of members of the wider society outside the group.
Features of social norms:
$(1)$ Interdependence between different parts:
For social order there must be a connection of at least two parts of the social unit.
For example, in a family, parents, spouses, siblings, etc., join the social ranks and the family becomes a system.
$(2)$ Stability in the social system:
The system has to assume stability for a long period of time to meet the diverse needs of human society.
There are changes in the social system.
At that time, each system maintains a basic social order by its own distinctive identity.
$(3)$ Changes in the social system:
The social system changes over time.
This social system remains stable to some extent and changes.
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