BCA Semester 1 – Society and Technology – Unit 2: Organizing Social Life

Definition A family is a basic social unit consisting of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, living together and sharing responsibilities. --- Major Functions of Family 1. Reproduction

Definition - Social stratification refers to the hierarchical arrangement of people in society based on wealth, occupation, education, and social status. - In Nepal, class-based stratification organ

Definition of Socialization - Socialization is the lifelong process through which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, customs, roles, and behaviors of their society. - It enables in

Definition of Society - Society is a group of people living together in an organized way, sharing culture, norms, and institutions. - Example: Nepalese society with shared language, religion, and po

Definition of Family - Family is a basic social unit consisting of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, living together and sharing responsibilities. - It provides emotional, economic, an

Definition of Social Change - Social change is the significant alteration in social structures, cultural patterns, and behaviors of a society over time. - It can be slow or rapid and affects how peo

Definition of Socialization - Socialization is the lifelong process through which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, customs, and behaviors of their society. - It helps individuals

Definition of Social Status - Social status is a person’s position or rank in society, defining their rights, duties, and social identity. - Types: Ascribed (inherited, e.g., caste, gender) and Achi

Definition - Social norms are rules, standards, and expectations that guide the behavior of members in a society. - They ensure order, predictability, and cohesion. --- Importance of Social Norms 1

Definition of Culture - Culture is the sum of learned behaviors, beliefs, values, norms, customs, traditions, and material objects that are shared by members of a society. - It guides how people liv

Definition of Society - Society is a group of individuals living together in an organized way, sharing culture, norms, and institutions. - It involves social structures, roles, and regular interacti

Definition of Cultural Integration - Cultural integration is the process by which different cultural elements of a society (beliefs, norms, practices, and institutions) are combined and harmonized to

Definition of Social Status - Social status is a person’s position or rank within a society, determining their rights, duties, and social identity. - It can be ascribed (inherited at birth, e.g., ca

Definition of Social Group - A social group is two or more people who interact regularly, share common norms, values, and interests, and have a sense of belonging. - Example: A family, a sports club

Definition of Socialization - Socialization is the process through which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, customs, and behaviors of their society. - It shapes personality, social

Definition of Social Change - Social change is the significant alteration in social structures, cultural patterns, behaviors, or relationships over time. - Example: The shift from joint families to

Definition of Cultural Integration - Cultural integration is the process through which different elements of a culture, such as beliefs, values, norms, and practices, are combined and harmonized to cr

Definition - Socialization is the process of learning norms, values, behaviors, and roles of society. - It shapes personality and social identity. --- Stages of Socialization 1. Primary Socializati

Definition - Social change is the alteration in social structures, behaviors, and cultural patterns over time. - Example: Shift from joint to nuclear families in urban Nepal. --- Major Factors 1. T

| Aspect | Primary Group | Secondary Group | |------------|-----------------|------------------| | Size | Small | Large | | Relationship | Intimate, personal | Impersonal, goal-oriented | | Duration |