...* SOCIAL STRATIFICATION Meaning, Nature, and Importance of Stratification * Stratification is an institutionalizes pattern of inequality in which social categories are ranked on the basis of their access to scarce resources * Social Stratification is the hierarchical arrangement and establishment of social categories that evolve into social group together with status and their corresponding roles. * Meaning, Nature, and Importance of Stratification * Social Stratification is a system whereby people rank and evaluate each other as superior and, on the basis of such evaluations, inequality rewarded one another with wealth authority, power and prestige. One result of each differentiation is the creation of a number of levels within society. Meaning, Nature, and Importance of Stratification * Different Views for Social Stratification: * Social Structure – status, social roles into ranked orders * Social Problem – discontentment and social justice * Importance of Stratification * Through S.S., men all over, dispels discrimination, stereotyping and prejudice. * Man will exert great effort in competing with others. * Knowledge of S.S. may enable man to adapt to the social environment * Improvement of man’s standard of living * Effect economic development in a society. * Attainment of a harmonious and stable society. * Types of Stratification System * Caste System * Brahmins...
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...Sociology and Family Family is the most important social institution in sociology today, as it helps to identify all human societies. Families are developed in different genre of society and can be defined as “a basic social unit consisting of parent(s) and their children, considered as a group of people living together or not. A typical family consists of a mother, father and their unmarried child or children. Today, families are separated into categories such as a single-parent families, stepfamilies, adopted families, grandparents or uncles or aunts raising another sibling child or children, and parents raising adult kids due to them moving back home or in need of the help to remain home; not to mention gay/lesbian couples are now allowed to have a family. Due to the uniqueness of every family, there will be some kind of similarities among the other. Whichever family type it is, one will find different perspectives as it relates to a family institution. In this paper, you will read about how the three society theories: functionalism, conflict and social interaction affect and the effect it has on families. You will also gain knowledge to find that social institutions are the results of social actions and also the causes of social actions. Families can be seen as a norm in a social relationship. This tradition is conducted and reinforced by religion, politicians, mass media and other indoctrinated natives. The diversity of a family structure has changed over the...
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...For my final assignment I have decided to discuss the Social Institutions of the Family. The family has three main purposes: to provide for the rearing of children, to provide a sense of identity or belonging among its members, and to transmit culture between generations. With these basic principals I will discuss how Functionalism, Conflict, and Interactionism apply in this sociological institution and how they are similar and differ from one another. Next I will talk about how the three theories affect the views of the individual who is part of the institution. I will also converse about how each theory affects the approach to social change within the selected institution. Lastly I will talk about how each theory affects the views of society within the Sociological institution. Without this institution, there would be no other institutions and our society would be none. To begin lets understand what a family is; there are two types of families: a nuclear family and an extended family. Nuclear families consist of a mother, father and their children, which is referred to as the immediate family. An extended family consists of close connections of two or three generations such as husbands of sisters and wives of brothers, aunts, uncles, grandparents, nephews and nieces. Within the nuclear family there can be several different varieties of the family. They may have a family where only one parent lives with the children or a couple that have no children (Crittenden, 2002). Parents...
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...clothes or race or ethnic or gender that is set for dog fighting. Obviously usually it is men that get involved as opposed to woman. Maybe that don’t necessarily have a religion due to what they are doing. From what I have seen the majority of people that do support or participate are African American somewhere around their mid-20s or older. I feel that children that around this kind of behavior is defiantly learned. If you see your parents or siblings acting in this you see it is okay, and it’s not. They will learn that it is okay to treat harmless animals in a aggressive manor. I think that it does have a big effect on your family. Not only is it morally wrong it is also illegal. If you were to get caught participating in this kind of activity you will be severely punished and in a major way that does affect your family. Not only family it does also have an effect on your peer group and friends as well as the mass media. There have been plenty of stories on the internet in the newspaper and the new channels. People read and watch stories like this and have nothing but negative thoughts about you and your chosen...
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...Sociology and Family Sociology use complex sociological theories in order to analyze and explain the cause and effects of social structure, process and actions. When it comes to family there are a few theories that can explain the institution of family and how it affects society. Family is viewed in many different ways; however family is where individuals initially develop their way into society. This paper will discuss how sociological theories like functionalism, conflict and interactionism impact the sociological institution of family. Many theories affect the dynamic of a family but they also go hand and hand with the continuous development of society. Families and society become more of one once they have a full understanding of each other. “One of the most important aspects of what happens to us over the life course is our relationship with our family. Everyone has a family of origin, and everyone creates a family, even if it is a family of one. Types of families vary in form and structure, and have significant implications for our lives” (Rothausen, 1999). No matter how a person views the institution of family, there is usually a strong sense of belonging and respect. Many of times when we think of family, the traditional view comes in mind which is, parents and children. However, the institution of family can be applied in so many ways; like unmarried couples with no kids, close friends, homosexual couples, or just individuals of the same bloodline. What makes...
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...Social institutions are universal and so is deviance in these institutions. Before analysing the topic of the universal presence of Social institutions and deviances found in these institutions,it would be necessary to first understand the concepts of an 'INSTITUTION' and 'DEVIANCE'. INSTITUTON An institution is any structure or mechanism of social order governing the behaviour of a set of individuals within a given community. Institutions are identified with a social purpose, transcending individuals and intentions by mediating the rules that govern living behavior.The term INSTITUTION is commonly applied to customs and behavior patterns important to a society and to particular formal organizations of government and public services.Institutions...
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...building trusting relationship in our hands EMPOWERMENT living in coexistence transformation the basis of social justice to create equality and dignity recognizing and appreciating differences a step towards reconciliation a major piece of education self-revelation a process of exploring the true possibilities of mankind uncovering the common thread of humanity the opportunity to think differently GOING TO CHANGE THE WORLD peace . It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hardwork. It means to be in the middle of those things and still be calm in your heart. Educate a generation. Rebuild a nation. FROM HARM TO HOME. Our education support is a key part of these comprehensive program to renew dignity and self-reliance, for the people all over the WORLD. INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FOR PEACE We need a school and teachers for our community. We should think about those who make the future. They need a peaceful environment. We are interested to be educated. We are reading in sunshine. We have neither books nor school buildings or any other learning material. Our elders support education. | In Afghanistan, 2 decades of conflict have not only destroyed the country’s brick and mortar, but have torn its social fabric and created a long lasting education crisis. | In rural areas, children have very limited or even no...
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...Influence of Social Institutions: Family, Religion and Education Elizabeth Bouer SOC/100 May 30, 2016 Dr. Karly Way Schauwecker The Influence of Social Institutions: Family, Religion and Education Early philosopher and originator of Functionalism theory, Herbert Spence (1820-1903), compared parallels between the function of the human anatomy and society. “He argued that just as the various organs of the body work together to keep the body functioning, the various parts of society work together to keep society functioning” (OpenStax CNX, 2015, p.15 ). Just as the body has organs that help it to exist and thrive, society also has key components which attribute to its overall success. These essential parts of the successful and fluid existence of a society are referred to as social institutions. Social institutions are structures of principles or conducts, focused on achieving social needs. Six critically significant, outlines of social institutions are: government, education, family, healthcare, religion and the economy (CNX, 2015). Government has its benefits, in that it helps to structure, regulate and organize a society. Healthcare is an essential component, not only for the continuity of existence, but as well as for continuance of reaching full/highest human potential. The economy (more specifically its success), is a critical element for a society’s ability to endure, succeed and grow. However, for many, out of the six institutions, the three...
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...Abstract Within this research our main focus enlightens on how religion and family is affected by the functionalist perspective. The functionalist perspective, also called functionalism, is one of the major theoretical perspectives in sociology. It has its origins in the works of Emile Durkheim, who was especially interested in how social order is possible or how society remains relatively stable. The functionalist perspective emphasizes the interconnectedness of society by focusing on how each part influences and is influenced by other parts. Each of the social institutions contributes important functions for society: Family provides a context for reproducing, nurturing, and socializing children; education offers a way to transmit a society’s skills, knowledge, and culture to its youth; politics provides a means of governing members of society; economics provides for the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services and religion provides moral guidance and an outlet for worship of a higher power. Functionalism has received criticism for neglecting the negative functions of an event. Critics also claim that the perspective justifies the status quo and complacency on the part of society's members. Functionalism does not encourage people to take an active role in changing their social environment, even when such change may benefit them. Instead, functionalism sees active social change as undesirable because the various parts of society will compensate naturally...
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...Family 1. How does each theory apply to the selected sociological institution? What are the similarities? What are the differences? Functionalism- The social structures of marriage and family create deep social and emotional bonds that give individuals indepth systems of social support, as well as generating expectations of social responsibility within their members, fulfilling the function of creating social cohesion. In essence, spouses support each other financially, socially, emotionally and physically and are driven to achieve by socially defined expected standards of married life. Families provide the same systems of support for all their members, creating healthy environments and opportunities for individual growth for individuals not capable of supporting themselves e.g. children. As applied to the family unit, functionalism would claim that each member of the family is interdependent and contributes to the functioning of the family as a whole. When all family members are playing their part and have good attitudes there is balance, peace and unity in the family. When any one member is rebelling against his/her role or responsibilities then the family as a whole suffers imbalance, stress, disunity and dysfunctional tendencies. Functionalists would also claim that the family will work best when each member has some power to agree or disagree with what is decided. By having input into decisions each member feels validated and the family can grow based on the idea of...
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... Social institutions play a large role in our lives. Whether it be the religion we choose, our education, or even the family. Our family consists of parents, children, uncles, aunts, cousins, and grandparents. Family is a social institution that an individual is born into. A family is not a chosen part of life. According to the text “the family exists for the care and protection of offspring and is a major unit for economic consumption ( ). Throughout this essay I will describe how the social institutions of family impact sociological theories, functionalism, conflict, and interactionism. II. How Social Theories, Functionalism, Conflict, and Interactionism apply to Family? A. Similarities B. Differences III. How does; Social Theories, Functionalism, Conflict, and Interactionism affect the views of the members who are a part of the family? A. Effect of Social Theories on the Family. B. Effect of Functionalism on the Family. C. Effect of Conflict on the Family. D. Effect of Interactionism on the Family. IV. How does; Social Theories, Functionalism, Conflict, and Interactionism affect the approach to social change within the family? A. How does Social Theories affect social change within the Family? B. How does Functionalism affect social change within the Family? C. How does Conflict affect social change within the Family? D. How does Interactionism affect social change within the Family? ...
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...Social Organized Crime Perspective May 21, 2012 CJA 384 Social Organized Crime Perspective Organized crime is found in the United States of America today and the law enforcement agencies are trying to find a way to curb its existence. Even though there are illegal businesses associated with organized crime, they are mixed in with legal businesses to portray a legal front. It also can be called a social institution because it is led by a boss and follows a chain of command much like a pyramid. Empirical and speculative theories have been developed through the years in order for the law enforcement agencies to better understand organized crime and how to deal with it. This paper will examine a social institution as it applies to organized crime and the empirical and speculative theories most applicable when applied to organized crime and criminal behavior. Social Institutions Social institutions are groups of people who have the same purpose, goal, or objective, and band together for a common cause (Social Institutions, 2012). They operate differently, but within each social institution the purpose and goal is the same. Some authorities consider organized crime a social institution because the members within each group of leaders have the same purpose of committing illegal actions to obtain money and fame. They do this out of greed for power. The bureaucratic organization and the patron-client organization are examples of an organized crime social institution because...
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...Impact of Societal Social Institutions on People These embody all the ideas and beliefs of members of the society about how they think their lives should be organized. Dominant ideas and beliefs are those usually of the ruling class or the rich and powerful and tend to be the ones people find legitimate. Minority and weaker beliefs are also apart of the social institution but are not felt to be legitimate by the majority of the society and so may be suppressed and alienated. These ideas are normally in competition with one another for supremacy. So how can ideas be the building block of an entire society. Each institution becomes tangible through social organizations. So religious beliefs of the Christian are made tangible through the church. The ideas and beliefs forming the institution become concrete in the society through social organisations which reflect how these ideas are held. In each institution there are values (ideas on how something should be ranked in society), norms (yardsticks and standards that have evolved on how we should act), statuses (assigned positions or locations), and roles (expectations of behaviour). They are then the fundamental building blocks of society and vary over time and are based on the ideals which the people of the society have on accomplishing the tasks of living together collectively The Family Nancie Solien defines the family as "group of people bound by that complex set of relationships known as kinship ties“. It is the basic unit within...
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...5(2): 93-98 (2011) A Study of Elderly Living in Old Age Home and Within Family Set-up in Jammu Aruna Dubey*, Seema Bhasin**, Neelima Gupta* and Neeraj Sharma* * P.G. Department of Home Science, Govt. College for Women, Parade, Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India ** Directorate of Distance Education, University of Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India KEYWORDS Elderly. Old Age Home. Family. Modernization. Urbanization. Life Expectancy ABSTRACT The last century has witnessed a rapid increase in the population of the elderly people in the developed and industrialized countries. This phenomenon is not restricted to the western world only, but many countries such as ours are now feeling the impact of this transaction. This situation could be attributed to a combination of factors such as increase in age, longevity and decreased death rates due to advancement in the field of medicine, improvement of life expectancy at birth, and enhancement in the average span of life. India ranks 4th in terms of absolute size of elderly population .The country is not adequately equipped to look after their special health needs and the changing traditional value system. A feeling is now growing among the aged persons that the attitude of the younger generation towards them is not as desired. In the above context, a study was conducted to understand the feeling of the elderly residing in the old age homes and within the family setup in Jammu. The sample of elderly women was selected using the “Purposive...
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...relationship of the family to the social structure Family is one of the most important social institutions, found in various different forms all around the world in nearly all known societies. Family consists of a group of people who are related by kinship ties which is another way of saying related by blood, marriage or adoption. There are many different types of family such as nuclear family, classic extended, modified extended, beanpole, patriarchal, matriarchal, symmetrical, reconstituted, lone, parent, single parent and same sex parents. Social structure is part of society. It refers to the social institutions and social relationships and acts like the human body where each part is important on keeping the body alive. Social institutions are the organised social arrangements that each are essential in keeping society going. Such examples of this is family, religion, education, government, prison and business just to name a few. This whole process of social institutions working together are known as the building blocks of society and is seen as crucial for society to continue. Functionalism is a consensus theory approach which believes society is like the human body. It is so complex and each of the parts are interlinked in order to function properly. Functionalists state that the nuclear family is a very important social institution and that without the nuclear family performing certain important functions society wouldn't continue. Nuclear family is two generations...
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