Social

Social structure is a term used in the social sciences to refer to patterned social arrangements in society that are both emergent from and determinant of the actions of the individuals.

Social change refers to an alteration in the social order of a society. Social change comes in the form of values, beliefs, technology and population and many times is met with resistance.

This lesson gives you background on Absolute Monarchs in Europe from the 16th through the 19th century's.

Formal organization is a fixed set of rules of infra-organization procedures and structures. As such, it is usually set out in writing, with a language of rules that ostensibly leave little discretion for interpretation. In some societies and in some organizations, such rules may be strictly followed; in others, they may be little more than an empty formalism.

As per outlined in Sociology, in this video lesson we will be exploring terms and the patterns of dominant groups. A dominant group, a social group that controls the value system and rewards in a particular society.

In this video lesson we will be looking at social interactions. These interactions include competition, conflict, correlation and accommodation.

Poverty is the state of one who lacks a certain amount of material possessions or money. Absolute poverty or destitution refers to the deprivation of basic human needs, which commonly includes food, water, sanitation, clothing, shelter, health care and education. Relative poverty is defined contextually as economic inequality in the location or society in which people live.

As outlined in Sociology, in this video lesson we will explore the different types of social interaction.

An in-in-depth introduction to Social Psychology.