Socialization and Conformity Socialization invariably brings a degree of conformity among the individuals and ultimately in society. The people brought up in the similar socio-cultural environment tend to develop similar habits, attitudes, interests and value systems and personality traits. It should not be taken for granted …
All societies have some system of social stratification. They may be categorized as: Open Societies Closed Societies Open Societies In open society, certain inequalities may exist, but individuals have the opportunity to move up to a higher social class or down to a lower social class. …
Merwill has pointed out the following characteristics of institutions. The first characteristics of Social institutions, these are patterns of behaviour grouped about the central needs of human beings in a society. In all societies the institution of family plays an important and central role. Social institutions …
Society is the combination of individuals. These individuals have their various needs which they want to be satisfied. For this purpose people behave in a customary way which is controlled by norms. This participation of people for the attainment of their various needs develop social institutions. …
Researchers generally agree that the population of the United States can be divided into the upper, middle, working and lower class. The following gives typical characteristics social class in the United States. It must be recognized, however, that not all individuals in a particular society hold …