Explanation

• The main function of social institutions is to fulfill basic social needs of society.
• Social institutions provide structure and stability in human life.
• They organize important activities like education, family, economy, and religion.
• They help individuals live in an organized society.

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Explanation

• Social control means regulating behavior and maintaining order in society.
• It refers to the methods used by society to encourage conformity with social norms and rules.
• It helps maintain stability and cooperation among people.
• Social control can be formal (laws, courts) or informal (family, customs).

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Explanation

• Dramaturgy Theory mainly relates to the “Presentation of Self in Everyday Life.”
• This theory was given by Erving Goffman.
• It compares social life with a theatre performance, where people present themselves before others.
• Front Stage: Public behavior shown to others
• Back Stage: Private behavior away from the audience

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Explanation

• The concepts of Total Institutions and Stigma are associated with Erving Goffman.
• Total Institutions: Prisons, mental hospitals, military camps
• Stigma: Social disgrace or labeling
• Focus: Social identity and control
• Theory: Symbolic interactionism
• Related work: Asylums (1961)

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Explanation

• The Dramaturgy Theory was given by Erving Goffman.
• It explains that social life is like a theatre performance.
• People act as actors, and society is the stage.
• Front Stage: Public behavior (formal role)
• Back Stage: Private behavior (real self)

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Explanation

• According to Auguste Comte, the first stage of society is the Theological Stage.

It is the earliest stage in his Law of Three Stages theory.

1. Theological Stage → Religion & gods
2. Metaphysical Stage → Abstract ideas & philosophy
3. Positive Stage → Science & facts

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• The concepts “Social Statics” and “Social Dynamics” were given by Auguste Comte.
• He is known as the Father of Sociology.
• Social Statics studies society’s stability and structure.
• Social Dynamics studies society’s change and development over time.

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Explanation

• Canada joined: 1976
• After Canada: Group became G7
• Original G6 members: France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, USA
• Later expansion: G8 (Russia added in 1997)
• Focus areas: global economy, finance, political stability

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• The European Union participates in the G7 as a non-enumerated member.
• It means the EU is included in meetings but is not counted as one of the seven countries.
• G7 is a group of major advanced economies discussing global issues.
• EU represents collective economic interests of Europe.
• It participates in economic, financial, and political discussions.

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Explanation

• After World War II, the major global change was the decolonization of Asian and African countries and the rise of welfare states.
• European colonial empires weakened due to war losses.
• Many countries gained independence from Britain, France, and other powers.
• Governments started focusing on social welfare systems.

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