Accomodation and it's Characteristics

 Accomodation It refers to the process of getting along inspite of differences. In other words, it is simply a way of inventing social environments which helps people to work together whether they like it or not. Characteristics of Accomodation: 1. It is the natural result of conflict (Park and Burgess, 1921). Even if conflict disappears as an overt action, it remains latent as a potential. 2. It is a universal process. 3. It is a continuous process....

Cooperation and it's Characteristics

 Cooperation Cooperation is defined as the individuals or groups working together for the achievement of their individual or collective goals. In its simplest form, cooperation may involve only two people who work together towards a common goal. For eg: Two college students working together to complete a laboratory experiment, or two inter-city youths working together to protect their 'turf' from violation by outsiders are examples. Characteristics...

Political Parties and their Functions

 Political Parties It is defined as organization which create, enforce and apply laws that mediate conflict, make play on the economy and social structure and provide representation for the population. Major functions of the Political parties: a.      To Contest Election In democracy, election are fought mainly among the candidates put up by the political parties. Parties select their candidates in different ways....

Religion and it's Function

 Religion Religion is a social institution involving beliefs and practices based upon a concep­tion of the sacred. In other words, religion is a belief in powers superior to man, which are believed to direct and con­trol the course of nature and of human life. Simply, it is a set of beliefs, cultural systems and views that relate humanity to the supernatural and spirituality. Elements in the Religion Beliefs: A belief is a conviction. Religious...

Family, it's Functions and Types

 Family Family is the simplest and most elementary group found in a society  consisting of a father, mother and one or more children. Characteristics of Family: 1. Family is a Universal group. It is found in some form or the other, in all types of societies whether primitive or modern. 2. A family is based on marriage, which results in a mating relationship between two adults of opposite sex. 3. Every family provides an individual...