1. The Role of Social Organizations in Society
History 10
The Role of Social Organizations in Society

2. The Role of Social Organizations in Society
Human beings are social creatures who mostly prefer to live in groups. Why? Human beings live in society because they can best satisfy their needs and wants by working with other members of society. Because individuals must interact with others within a society, there must be systems which allow for the procreation of life, making decisions, producing goods, creating meaning and purpose (religion, language, culture, etc.), and organizing people into an orderly society. These systems are known as Social Organizations.

3. The Role of Social Organizations in Society
Social Organizations: stem from and deal with the basic, universal problems of ordered, social life. They provide for the needs and wants of Canadians, provide them with meaning and purpose, and give them direction and discipline.

4. Social organizations provide …
Order: Social organizations play a significant role in providing order and direction within a society. They establish norms or values which legitimize sanctions used to regulate human behaviour. The regulation of these organizations disciplines human behaviour to conform to some definite, continuous, and organized patterns of behaviour. Freedom: The freedom to live one's life according to the dictates of one's conscience is a significant value in Canadian society. Many social organizations have been established within Canadian society to deal with the universal problems of ordered social life. Examples?

5. Families
Families in their many different organizational forms provide for the needs of both adults and children.

6. Educational Organizations
Educational organizations aid in the socialization process and in the transmission of culture from generation to generation.

7. Political organizations
Political organizations meet the needs of people by making collective decisions.

8. Economic organizations
Economic organizations meet the material needs of individuals within society.

9. Aesthetic and recreational organizations
Aesthetic and recreational organizations meet artistic and recreational needs of people.

10. Religious organizations
Religious organizations meet the spiritual needs of people.

11. Please remember …
All of these organizations have as one of their major purposes the organization of people so that the objectives of society can be accomplished.
Other examples? Concept map.
Let’s take one of these and break it down. How about an athletic team?
What needs are being met by the SO? Bond/socialize/represent the school/make your parents proud/rep your school/learn a sport/daily exercise
What demands do you make on the SO? Commitment to the team/time/effort
What amount of conformity is demanded by the SO on its members? Dress/behave/team player/follow rules
Is the return from the SO worth what it demands? Awards/recognition/experience fitness/pride/confidence
Would you remain a member if you had a choice? Y/N
Student Activity Sheet – Due tomorrow.