Characteristics

The

societies can be categorized depending on their mode of production. The main social types are traditional and modern. Among traditional society tribal and agrarian (before industrialization) is important. The industrial society is modern or technological society.

Types of society

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The simple society: for satisfying their need they directly use the natural products like food gathering, cultivation of land, breeding of cattle etc. For housing & tools they use materials provided by nature – wood, stone, clay, animal bones etc. Use of Archaic technology – Elementary division of labor- distribution of tasks by sex & age group. Subsistence economy

Characteristics of traditional society

The

social organization rests on 2 pillars – Kinship system & age group, Kinship recognize 2 types of relationship – relations by birth & relations by marriage. Age group- In these societies rights & obligations are attached to different stages of human life. Social control – it is exerted in a direct & immediate way , because all people know others personally. Unconditional submission to society are required.

The social organization

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The mentality of traditional society is different from modern mentality. Empirical knowledge : based on a long tradition of accuracy. Conservatism : change & innovation are not warmly welcomed & considered as a threat. Mythology takes the place of theoretical science. Fusion of the sacred and secular :

Mentality of Traditional society

Technological

or modern economy is characterized by economy of production – high labor productivity supported by machines, electricity , electronics and nuclear energy. Enormous investment of capital Complex division of labour – era of specialization and professionalization. Movement of labor force from primary to secondary and tertiary sector.

Technological Society

Break

between the producer & consumer

– Constant increase in consumption demands 

Continued…

Social organizations are complex Multiple roles are performed by the individuals  Man must be a producer not only in industry ,

but also in intellectual , artistic , political , even religious field. Domination of achieved status – A class society A professionalized society, mainly urban in nature.

Social organization

Demystification

of knowledge: scientific explanation of natural features events etc. Faith in science and progress It is a milieu for the mixing of ideas. Vast change in moral order – secularization Religious and moral pluralism

Mentality of Traditional society

Idea

of traditional & modern society  Basic characteristics of traditional society in terms of economy, society, and mentality. Basic features of modern society.

Synopsis