"A social relation is the fundamental unit of analysis within the social sciences..."
: Understanding the relationship between an individual and society and how they interact with each other.
Social structure: The patterns of relationships and organizations within a society.
Socialization: The process by which individuals learn and internalize the norms, values, and beliefs of their culture.
Social inequality: Differences in access to resources, opportunities, and power among different groups in society.
Culture: The shared beliefs, values, practices, and symbols that define a group or society.
Deviance and crime: Behavior that violates social norms and laws.
Social institutions: The organized systems and structures in society that provide collective solutions to social needs.
Power and authority: The ability to influence or control others.
Stratification: The hierarchical arrangement of individuals into social classes or categories.
Race and ethnicity: Socially constructed categories used to differentiate groups based on physical or cultural characteristics.
Gender and sexuality: Social and cultural expectations and norms related to differences between males and females, as well as different sexual orientations.
Social change: The process of altering social structures, institutions, and values over time.
Globalization: The increasing interconnectedness and interdependence between cultures and societies around the world.
Social problems: Issues or conditions that negatively affect individuals or society as a whole.
Conformist Individuals: These individuals conform to the norms and expectations of society, and are generally seen as "normal" or "typical" members of their society.
Non-conformist Individuals: These individuals reject the norms and expectations of society, and may be seen as "outsiders" or "deviants" by others.
Individualistic Society: In an individualistic society, the individual is valued above the collective, and people are encouraged to pursue their own goals and desires.
Collectivist Society: In a collectivist society, the group is valued above the individual, and people are encouraged to prioritize the needs and goals of the community.
Traditional Society: In a traditional society, customs and traditions are highly valued and play a significant role in shaping individual behavior.
Modern Society: In a modern society, scientific and technological advancement are highly valued, and people are encouraged to embrace change and progress.
Capitalist Society: In a capitalist society, individual success and competition are highly valued, and the market plays a significant role in shaping society.
Socialist Society: In a socialist society, collective interests and social equality are highly valued, and the government plays a significant role in shaping society.
Post-modern Society: In a post-modern society, there is a rejection of absolute truth and a focus on individual experience, diversity and pluralism.
"...and describes any voluntary or involuntary interpersonal relationship between two or more individuals within and/or between groups."
"The group can be a language or kinship group, a social institution or organization, an economic class, a nation, or gender."
"Social relations are derived from human behavioral ecology..."
"...form a coherent social structure..."
"...whose constituent parts are best understood relative to each other..."
"...relative to each other and to the social ecosystem as a whole."
"...any voluntary or involuntary interpersonal relationship between two or more individuals..."
"...between two or more individuals within and/or between groups."
"...between two or more individuals within and/or between groups."
"The group can be a language or kinship group, a social institution or organization, an economic class, a nation, or gender."
"Social relations are derived from human behavioral ecology..."
"...whose constituent parts are best understood relative to each other..."
"...form a coherent social structure..."
"...are best understood relative to each other and to the social ecosystem as a whole."
"...voluntary or involuntary interpersonal relationship..."
"...between two or more individuals within and/or between groups."
"...form a coherent social structure..."
"...relative to each other and to the social ecosystem as a whole."
"...relative to each other and to the social ecosystem as a whole."