SOCIETY 2

Society : A group of individuals who have organized themselves and follow a given way of life. Largest unit of sociological studies

Both a structural and functional organization

Essential elements
Capable of surviving Addition of new members Likeness Interdependence Cooperation Common usages, procedures Presence of authority Organization

Types
Industrial Agrarian Tribal

Industrial society
Modern family Economical activity Social mobility Position of women Impersonality of relationship Disruption of caste system Education Increased crime, health care facilities

Agrarian society (rural society)

Agriculture , domestication of animals Land ownership Village community system Minimal division of labour Sense of unity In formal social controls Simplicity and uniformity

Tribal society
Common territory Sense of unity Common language Endogamous group Blood related Political organization Worship Common name

Structure of society
1. Caste

2. Income

3. Occupation