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NameCourse numberInstructor’s nameDateSociologyQuestion 1A social structure is defined through the social unit that is closely interconnected. It is an intangible phenomenon and people are the units of association. For example class is a form of social structure in the sense that the people in that particular unit share a common class. Members of the social structure have orderly and patterned relationships. The structure is composed of different parts which relate differently according to their status.Different social structures interact with each other based on each other’s’ behavior.Structures engage in a two way process of interaction that operates based on certain rules.The individuals have a need to belong in a social structure to ensure survive and their interaction with each other results in shared goals, cooperation, identity formation, and conflicts. For instance the interaction between the religion social structure and the health care social structure may emerge on issues such as blood transfusion.Social institutions such as religion, sports, family are inherent social structures and they provide the platforms on which social activities occur. Without social institutions, settings that support activities that are essential for human survival would not exist. For instance an economic institution is vital in informing how society obtains basic necessities such as food, clothing and shelter.A national society is among the largest social units composed of a populace residing in demarcated geographic areas. The populace operates under a unified political leadership. There are many national society under the larger global system that are linked together to fulfill certain purposes. For instance Portugal, Malawi and Australia are na...
