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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 are deeply affected by the [...]

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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, socialisation or social indoctrination plays [...]

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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 men. It will be more [...]

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