The following points highlight the four reasons for our conformity to the norms of our society. The reasons are: 1. Indoctrination 2. Habituation 3. Utility 4. Group Identification. Reason # 1. Indoctrination: Among the processes and devices that tend to perpetuate the norms and bring about some sort of conformity among members of a group, socialisation or social indoctrination plays [...]
In this article we will discuss about the meaning and views of society. Definition of Society: The concept of society is given different meanings by different writers; It is difficult to find a definition which will be universally accepted by all sociologists. It does not, of course, mean that society means different things to different men. It will be more [...]
In this article we will discuss about the two main ways by which individual occupy statuses i.e. by ascription and by achievement. We may illustrate ascribed status with reference to the status based on sex, age, order of birth, biological relationship to others (such as, father, mother, brothers, sisters, etc.) and birth in a particular family. Sex status is obviously [...]