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This document contains definitions and explanations of key sociological concepts in the form of one-line questions and short 2-3 sentence answers. The concepts covered include latent and manifest functions, types of polygamy, social conformity, functions of groups, theories of religion, pluralism, differences between private and public property, and more.

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One Liners Sociology

This document contains definitions and explanations of key sociological concepts in the form of one-line questions and short 2-3 sentence answers. The concepts covered include latent and manifest functions, types of polygamy, social conformity, functions of groups, theories of religion, pluralism, differences between private and public property, and more.

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Answer in 2-3 sentences:

1) Latent and manifest function


-Latent functions are unintended consequences of an action or
behaviour, while manifest functions are the intended, obvious
consequences.

2) Ideal and practical norm.


-Ideal norms are moral and ethical principles that are
considered desirable, while practical norms are norms that are
actually followed in a particular society.

3) Types of polygamy.
-Types of polygamy include polygyny (one man marrying multiple
women) and polyandry (one woman marrying multiple men).

4) Leadership.
-Leadership refers to the ability to influence and guide others
towards a common goal.

5) Social Conformity.
-Social conformity refers to the act of following social norms
and expectations within a group

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6) 2 functions of the group.
-The two functions of a group are to provide social support and
to accomplish tasks that individuals cannot achieve alone.

7) Schedule Tribes.
-Schedule Tribes are indigenous or tribal communities in India
that are given special status and benefits.

8) 2 theories of religion.
-Two theories of religion are the functionalist theory, which
views religion as serving a social purpose, and the conflict
theory, which views religion as a source of division and
conflict.

9) Define Sociology.
-Sociology is the scientific study of human social behaviour,
its origins, development, organizations, and institutions.

10) Pluralism.
-Pluralism refers to the presence and acceptance of multiple
cultures, beliefs, and values within a society.

Answer in 2-4 sentences

1) 2 differences between private and public property -The two


differences between private and public property are ownership
and control. Private property is owned and controlled by
individuals or corporations, while the public property is owned
and controlled by the government for the use of all citizens.

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2) Polytheism and Monotheism
-Polytheism is the belief in multiple gods, while monotheism is
the belief in one god.

3) Co-operation
-Cooperation refers to the act of working together towards a
common goal.

4) Role conflict and role strain

-Role conflict occurs when the expectations or demands of one


role are incompatible with another role, while role strain
occurs when the demands of one role exceed the resources or
abilities of the individual fulfilling that role.

5) Explain 2 factors affecting voting behaviour


-Two factors affecting voting behaviour are political
socialization and political culture.

6) Ascribed and achieved the status


-Ascribed status is a status that a person is born with or has
no control over, while achieved status is a status that a person
earns or acquires through their actions or behaviour.

7) Inter and into generational mobility

-Intergenerational mobility refers to the movement of


individuals or families from one social class to another across
generations, while intragenerational mobility refers to changes
in social class within a person's lifetime.

8) 2 functions of education

-The two functions of education are to transmit knowledge and


skills from one generation to another and to socialize

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individuals into the values, beliefs, and norms of society.

9) 2 differences between urban and tribal societies


-Two differences between urban and tribal societies are economic
organization and social structure. Urban societies are
characterized by complex economic organizations, while tribal
societies are based on subsistence economies. Urban societies
have a more complex social structure, while tribal societies
have a simpler, more egalitarian structure.

10) Explain any 2 Constitutional safeguards for SC/ST

-Two Constitutional safeguards for SC/ST are affirmative action


policies, such as reservation in government jobs and educational
institutions, and protection against discrimination and
exploitation through laws and enforcement mechanisms.

Answer in 2-4 sentences:-

a) Sociology

-Sociology is a social science concerned with the study of human


social behaviour, relationships, institutions, and societies.

b) Ethnocentrism
-Ethnocentrism is the belief that one's own culture or ethnic
group is superior to others.

c) Feud
-A feud is a long-standing and bitter conflict between two
groups, families, or individuals.

d) Amitate

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-Amitai is a term used to describe the non-monogamous practice
of having multiple sexual partners within a group.

e) Folkways and mores


-Folkways are informal, unstated social norms or customs, while
mores are formal, written social norms or values.

f) Democracy
-Democracy is a form of government in which power is held by the
people, either directly or through elected representatives.

g) Ascribed and achieved the status


-Ascribed status is a social status assigned to an individual
based on factors such as birth, ancestry, or ethnicity, while
achieved status is a social status that is earned through
personal effort, merit, and achievement.

h) Single-parent family

-A single-parent family is a family structure in which one


parent raises a child without the support of a partner.

i) Group marriage
-Group marriage is a form of marriage in which several partners
are married to each other.

j) Problems faced by the tribal.

-The problems faced by tribes include loss of land,


displacement, discrimination, cultural erosion, poverty, and
limited access to resources and education.

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Answer in 2-3 sentences:-

1) Altruistic suicide (with an example).

-Altruistic suicide refers to the act of sacrificing one's own


life for the benefit of others, such as in the case of soldiers
who die for their country.

2) Polarization (Marxian interpretation).


-Polarization according to the Marxian interpretation is the
division of society into two classes: the ruling class and the
working class, with the ruling class exploiting the working
class for their own gain.

3) Goal-oriented social action (with an example).


-Goal-oriented social action refers to behaviour that is
consciously directed towards achieving a specific goal, such as
participating in a protest to advocate for a political issue.

4) Cultural universal and specific (with examples).


-Cultural universals are practices, beliefs, or institutions
that are common to all human cultures, while cultural specifics
are unique to specific cultural groups. For example, the
universal practice of burial is culturally universal, while
specific funeral customs are culturally specifics.

5) Any 2 features of Sociology.


-Two features of sociology are: a) it is a social science
concerned with the study of human behaviour and society, and b)
it seeks to understand and explain patterns of social behaviour
and relationships.

6) Any 2 values of Protestant Ethics and the Spirit of


Capitalism.

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-Two values of the Protestant Ethic and Spirit of Capitalism are
a) hard work and diligence, and b) frugality and saving.

7) 4 elements of the State.


-The four elements of the state are: a) population, b)
territory, c) sovereignty, and d) government.

8) Any 2 social dimensions of Division of Labor.


-Two social dimensions of division of labor are: a) occupational
specialization, and b) social stratification.

9) Kinship and its two types.


-Kinship refers to the social relationships that exist between
individuals based on their ancestry, marriage, or descent. There
are two types of kinship: a) consanguineal (based on blood ties)
and b) affinal (based on marriage ties).

10) Voluntary and in-voluntary groups (with an example).


-Voluntary groups are those that people freely choose to join,
such as a hobby club, while involuntary groups are those that
people are born into or otherwise can't choose, such as a
family.

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