Worksheet: Social Structure, Stratification and Social Processes in Society | Sociology Class 11 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Social structure refers to the general organization or ______ of society.

Q2: Social stratification involves systematic inequalities in access to ______ and ______ rewards.

Q3: Social stratification serves to meet the needs of different strata, as no one can fulfill all their demands ______.

Q4: Social processes refer to the various actions individuals undertake while operating within the confines of a particular ______.

Q5: Cooperation is based on several assumptions about human behavior, and its nature is both ______ and ______.

Q6: Conflict arises from groups competing for access to ______ resources and control over them within society.

Q7: Accommodation seeks to prevent, reduce, or eliminate ______.

Q8: Organic solidarity is based on increasing ______ and division of labor, leading to interdependence.

Q9: Competition is a ubiquitous and organic social process found in every ______ society.

Q10: Hidden conflict and open cooperation are common coping mechanisms employed by marginalized groups like women or peasants to deal with conflict and promote ______.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Social structure is independent of individual actions.
Reason: Emile Durkheim believed that society has a solidity similar to physical structures.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.

Q2: Assertion: Social stratification is randomly spread among people in society.
Reason: Inequality within social stratification is systematically linked to participation in various social groups.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.

Q3: Assertion: Cooperation is a selfless process.
Reason: Competition is primarily driven by personal ambitions.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.

Q4: Assertion: Accommodation and assimilation are the same processes.
Reason: Both involve reducing conflict and promoting social harmony.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.

Q5: Assertion: Competition is a widely accepted belief, social norm, and behavior in all societies.
Reason: Competition serves as a driving force in modern capitalism.
(a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false.
(d) Both assertion and reason are false.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What does social structure refer to?

Q2: What is the connection between social reproduction and social structure?

Q3: Name two social theorists mentioned in the text regarding social structure and agency.

Q4: What is social stratification, and how is it related to social classes?

Q5: Give an example of a social process discussed in the text.

Q6: What are the key elements explaining cooperation and conflict in human behavior?

Q7: What is the primary goal of contemporary capitalism, as observed by Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim?

Q8: Explain the concept of organic solidarity.

Q9: What is the primary belief system in capitalism?

Q10: How do marginalized groups cope with conflict and promote cooperation?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the dialectical relationship between the individual and society in sociology.

Q2: Explain the role of repeated behaviors in social structure, using the example of schools.

Q3: Discuss the various factors that contribute to social stratification in contemporary societies.

Q4: How does social stratification impact the opportunities and resources available to individuals and groups?

Q5: Compare and contrast the conflict and functionalist perspectives on cooperation within society.

Q6: Define social processes and provide an example of a social process discussed in the text.

Q7: Discuss the concepts of organic and mechanical solidarity and their significance in society.

Q8: Analyze the role of competition in modern capitalist societies and its impact on individuals and social stratification.

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Elaborate on the concept of social accommodation and its relationship with cooperation and assimilation. Provide examples to illustrate these concepts.

Q2: Compare and contrast the views of Karl Marx and Emile Durkheim on the role of cooperation and conflict in society. How do their perspectives differ, and what commonalities do they share?

Q3: Discuss the significance of competition as a social process in modern capitalism. How does competition relate to social stratification, and what are the consequences of competition on society?

Q4: Explore the complex relationship between cooperation and conflict. Provide examples from different societies to demonstrate how these processes can coexist and their implications for social dynamics.