Based on Syllabus of CTEVT 2022 Diploma in Geomatics Engineering A Complete Note on ; FUNDAMENTAL OF SOCIAL SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT 3 rd Year 2nd Part Dhiren Batala. EG 3204GE Note Written by, Dhiren Batala 9865138028
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Dhiren ( 4 ) Batala Fundamental of Social Science and Environment Unit 1: Introduction to Society 1.1 Concept of Society • The term society has been derived from the Latin word 'Socius' which means a companion, association or fellowship. It is because man always lives in the company of his fellow beings. It also refers to a group of individuals who share a common culture, institutions, and norms, and who interact with one another within a defined geographic or social territory. Society is characterized by social relationships, cooperation, and collective organization. • On a broader scale, society consists of the people and institutions around us, our shared beliefs, and our cultural ideas. Typically, many societies also share a political authority. 1.2 Essential Elements of Society 1) Likeness or Similarity • It is Primary basic of unity. It is likeness that brings people together. That's why human society started with the unity of people have common interest. • Likeness or similarity is considered as an essential pre-requisite of society. • In the words of society means likeness. It exists among the like beings like- bodied and like- minded. 2) Difference • Society also involves differences. Differences within the society are not excluded. • There are differences everywhere in society. • The biological differences of sex account for the existence of family as an institution. 3) Interdependence • Today is not possible for us satisfying our desire in isolation. We have to borrow and land give and we feel secure as we know in society. This means collective security everyone feels secure of others. • Broadly speaking all communities and national are interdependence. • It is not possible for a human being to satisfy his needs in isolation.
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