📘 Chapter 4: Culture and Socialisation 1. What is Culture? Culture = shared beliefs, values, norms, symbols, language, customs, art, literature. It is learned, shared, dynamic, and transmitted. Elements of culture: Material culture: physical objects (houses, machines, clothes). […]
📘 Chapter 3: Understanding Social Institutions 1. What are Social Institutions? Institutions are structured patterns of behaviour and established systems that fulfill basic needs of society. Examples: Family, Marriage, Kinship, Religion, Education, Economy, State. They regulate behaviour through […]
Chapter 2: Terms, Concepts and Their Use in Sociology 1. Need for Sociological Concepts Concepts are like tools for sociologists. They help in classifying, analysing, and understanding society scientifically. 2. Important Sociological Terms (a) Society A group of […]
📘 Chapter 1: Sociology and Society 1. Origin of Sociology Sociology emerged in Europe in the 19th century. Influenced by major historical changes: French Revolution (1789): Challenged monarchy, church, and feudalism → introduced democracy and equality. Industrial Revolution […]