Influence of Geography on Society and Culture

The following points highlight the four main factors of geography that have influence on society and culture. The factors are: 1. Motions of the Earth 2. Distribution of Land Mass and Water Mass 3. Climate 4. Natural Resources. Factor # 1. Motions of the Earth: Our behaviour-patterns, daily work-schedules as well as festivals and ceremonies… Continue reading Influence of Geography on Society and Culture

Why Do We Conform to the Norms? (4 Reasons)

The following points highlight the four reasons for our conformity to the norms of our society. The reasons are: 1. Indoctrination 2. Habituation 3. Utility 4. Group Identification. Reason # 1. Indoctrination: Among the processes and devices that tend to perpetuate the norms and bring about some sort of conformity among members of a group,… Continue reading Why Do We Conform to the Norms? (4 Reasons)

Society: Meaning and Views

In this article we will discuss about the meaning and views of society. Definition of Society: The concept of society is given different meanings by different writers; It is difficult to find a definition which will be universally accepted by all sociologists. It does not, of course, mean that society means different things to different… Continue reading Society: Meaning and Views