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Sociology Short Notes for UPSC (1–150)

  Sociology Short Notes for UPSC (1–150) 1–30: Foundations of Sociology Sociology is the scientific study of society, social relationships, and social institutions. The term sociology was coined by Auguste Comte . Comte proposed positivism , advocating scientific methods to study society. Sociology examines patterns of social behavior rather than individual actions alone. Society is a network of relationships among individuals. Culture includes beliefs, values, norms, language, and symbols shared by a group. Norms regulate social behavior and maintain order. Values represent collective ideas of what is desirable. Socialization is the process of learning cultural norms and roles. Social institutions are organized systems that meet social needs. Examples include family, education, religion, economy, and polity. Social structure refers to stable patterns of social relationships. Social stratification refers to hierarchical ranking of individuals...
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1000 Points on Sociology

  1000 Points on Sociology 1–100: Basic Concepts of Sociology Sociology studies human society. It examines social relationships. Society is a network of relationships. Social interaction shapes behavior. Culture guides social behavior. Norms regulate conduct. Values define ideals. Socialization teaches social roles. Institutions organize society. Social structure gives stability. Status defines social position. Roles are expected behaviors. Role conflict occurs with competing roles. Social groups influence identity. Primary groups provide emotional support. Secondary groups are goal-oriented. Social stratification divides society. Inequality exists in all societies. Power shapes social relations. Authority legitimizes power. Social control maintains order. Laws enforce norms. Deviance violates norms. Crime is deviant behavior. Social change alters structures. Industrialization transforms societies. Ur...
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Quality of Life = Happiness + Social material status..

 Quality of Life = Happiness + Social material status.. 
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