1. Society- population that occupies the same territory
Ch. 4- Society
Society- population that occupies the same territory

2. Society continued Terms
Social structure- pattern of relationships in a social system
Status- position in society
Master status- position most important in establishing an individual’s social identity
Status inconsistency- situation in which aspects of an individual’s status appear contradictory
Ascribed status- status in which people have no control
Achieved status- status in which people have control

3. Society continued Terms
Social class- category of people of equal status in an unequal society
Role- set of expected patterns and obligations
Role expectations- accepted social norms- how a role ought to be played
Role performance- actual behavior of a person playing a role
Group- collection of people interacting together in an orderly way

4. Society continued Terms
Primary group- small # of people who interact over a long period of time
Secondary group- # of people who interact on a temporary basis
Institutions
Resist change
Interdependent
Change together
Social problems

5. Society continued
Sport- competitive physical activity guided by established rules
Include: leisure activities, physical exercise, role models, outlets for energy, and reinforcement of values

6. Society continued Types of Societies Hunting and Gathering
Pastoral- domesticated herded animals
Horticultural- domesticated plants
Agricultural
Industrial
Post-Industrial