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2. TERMS, CONCEPTS AND THEIR USE IN SOCIOLOGY

Exploration of sociology involves understanding the interplay between individuals and society, including the groups formed, social structures, and various types of social inequality. Specialized terminology is essential for precise sociological analysis as it helps distinguish between common knowledge and scientific understanding. Key concepts such as status, role, social control, and stratification provide insights into the complexities of social interactions and societal organization.

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    Terms, Concepts And Their Use In Sociology

    This section introduces sociology's exploration of the relationship between society and the individual, emphasizing the importance of specific terms and concepts to understand social dynamics.

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  • 2.1

    Introduction

    This section introduces sociology's exploration of the relationship between society and the individual, emphasizing the importance of specific terms and concepts to understand social dynamics.

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  • 2.2

    Social Groups And Society

    This section explores the dynamics of social groups in society, highlighting the differences between aggregates and social groups.

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  • 2.2.1

    Types Of Groups

    This section discusses different types of social groups, comparing primary and secondary groups, community and society, and in-groups and out-groups.

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  • 2.2.1.1

    Primary And Secondary Social Groups

    This section introduces the concepts of primary and secondary social groups, explaining their characteristics and roles in society.

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  • 2.2.1.2

    Community And Society Or Association

    This section discusses the distinctions between community and society, emphasizing their characteristics and roles within sociological frameworks.

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  • 2.2.1.3

    In-Groups And Out-Groups

    The section explores the concepts of in-groups and out-groups, highlighting the dynamics of belonging, social segregation, and the implications of these categories in society.

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  • 2.2.1.4

    Reference Group

    This section explores the concept of reference groups and their role in shaping individual behaviors, aspirations, and social identity within society.

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  • 2.2.1.5

    Peer Groups

    This section covers the concept of peer groups, focusing on their formation and the influence of peer pressure among individuals.

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  • 2.2.2

    Social Stratification

    Social stratification refers to structured inequalities between groups in society, impacting access to material and symbolic rewards.

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  • 2.2.2.1

    Caste

    This section delves into the concept of caste as a form of social stratification, examining its characteristics, implications, and the transformation it has undergone in modern society.

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  • 2.2.2.2

    Class

    This section discusses various sociological theories of class, including Marxist, Weberian, and functionalist perspectives.

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  • 2.2.2.3

    Status And Role

    The section explores the concepts of status and role, their definitions, differences, and significance in social structures.

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  • 2.2.3

    Society And Social Control

    Social control refers to the various means by which society regulates individual behavior to maintain social order.

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  • 2.3

    Exercises

    This section focuses on the necessity of specific terms and concepts in sociology and introduces exercises to deepen understanding of these concepts.

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