Geographical

Territory Ways of Life

Society
Common Political
Culture Authority
 Society
Family

Media Church
Social
Institutions

School Government
Community
How society is organized?
All societies, small or large,
are organized around an
uneven division of labor and
decision-making.
How society is organized?
Societies usually adapt
to changes around them,
like in the environment or
in technology.
How society is organized?
Most changes happen slowly,
but some significant events
such as war or revolution can
completely transform
societies.
THREEFOLD
NATURE by: Rudolf Steiner

OF THE SOCIETY
1. Cultural “Human society will only
flourish if these three spheres

2.Legal or Political are recognized and each is

organized according to its own
inherent principles, dynamics,
3.Economic and ideals.”
THREEFOLD
NATURE by: Rudolf Steiner

OF THE SOCIETY
1. cultural–everything involving the growth and expression of the human spirit:
education, art, science, religion, journalism, and publishing

2. legal or political–involving human rights and relationships between people

and organizations

3. economic–having to do with the production, distribution, and consumption

of goods and services
GROUPS WITHIN “People do not live in
isolation. They live in
THE SOCIETY groups.”

Social Groups
1. Primary Group
2. Secondary Group
3. Reference Groups
GROUPS WITHIN Primary Group is
characterized by personal

THE SOCIETY
and lasting relationships
with its members.

Strong sense Personal and Face-to-face

of loyalty. Intimate communication

Permanence and
relationship Small in size Informal
centered.
The term 'primary' is used with these groups because they are the
primary or main source of socialization and relationships.
GROUPS WITHIN Secondary Group is
formal, small or large,

THE SOCIETY and usually short term.

Limited and
Short-term and Small or
formal
task-oriented large relationships

Indirect
communication Self-interest Formal
The term 'primary' is used with these groups because they are the
primary or main source of socialization and relationships.
GROUPS WITHIN Reference Groups
are groups that serve as our
standards in setting and

THE SOCIETY evaluating our own behaviors

and attitudes.

Functions of Reference Classification of

Groups
Reference Groups
• Normative Reference
• Aspirational
Groups
• Comparative Reference • Associative
Groups • Dissociative

Reference groups play vital roles in shaping who we are and

becoming who we want to be or what society wants us to be.
GROUPS WITHIN
THE SOCIETY Aspirational Reference Group
refers to people or groups of people with whom we want to
be compared with

Associative reference groups 

refer to groups where we belong and take part in

Dissociative reference groups 

refers to groups that people have no interest in being
associated with

Reference groups play vital roles in shaping who we are and

becoming who we want to be or what society wants us to be.
Why is having a companion,
a partner, or a group
important in our personal
lives and future careers?
Which type of group contributes
more important roles in
maintaining a balanced life and
orderliness in society? Why?
How do reference groups
change the way people
think about themselves
and others?
NETWORKS
Networks are social
structure comprised of
individuals joined by a certain
pattern of links or relations.

NODES TIDES
The person or organization Ties are the links or connections
playing a part in a network is that bind individuals or
known as a node organizations together.
How do your social networks
affect your personal life? Do
they influence your values,
behaviors, and perspectives?
What makes social networks
significant in society? How
does their existence achieve
the goals of the community?