Madhya Pradesh Board Class 11 Sociology — Flashcards for Quick Revision

A: The sociological imagination is the ability to understand the connection between personal troubles and public issues. It enables us to grasp history and biography and the relations between the two wit

A: Sociology is the study of human social life, groups and societies. Its subject matter is our own behaviour as social beings. It studies society as an interconnected whole and examines how various inst

A: Sociological knowledge follows scientific methods and procedures that can be checked by others, while common sense is unreflective and based on naturalistic or individualistic explanations. Sociology

A: Sociological knowledge uses scientific methods, systematic observation, and specific terminology to understand society objectively. Common sense knowledge is based on everyday experiences and assumpti

A: A social group is a collection of continuously interacting persons who share common interests, culture, values and norms. Main characteristics: (1) Persistent interaction for continuity (2) Stable pat

A: A quasi group is an aggregate or combination that lacks structure or organization, and whose members may be unaware of the existence of groupings. Examples include: passengers at a railway station, ci

A: A social institution is a complex set of social norms, beliefs, values, and role relationships that operate according to rules established by law or custom. Institutions impose constraints on individu

A: Functionalist view: Social institutions exist to satisfy social needs and arise in response to society's requirements. They maintain social order and stability. Conflict view: Social institutions oper

A: Monogamy: Marriage between one husband and one wife at a time. Serial monogamy allows remarriage after death or divorce. Polygamy: Marriage to more than one mate simultaneously. Types: Polygyny (one h