The document discusses social systems and the role of roles and statuses within systems. It defines a social system as the interconnected set of individuals, groups, and institutions that form a society. Social systems can be small-scale like families or large-scale like entire nations. Roles and statuses are structural elements that establish expectations and hierarchies within social systems and help systems function by facilitating interactions and distributing resources. Understanding roles and statuses is key to comprehending how social systems are organized and operate.
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The Social Organisation PowerPoint presentation provides an overview of the different ways in which people come together to form groups and organisations in society. The presentation covers various types of social organisations, including formal and informal groups, as well as community-based and institutional organisations.
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Introduction: Clinical sociology merges sociological principles with applied practice to enhance individual and collective well-being. It leverages sociological insights to diagnose, intervene, and improve social issues, emphasizing the practical application of sociological knowledge in therapeutic contexts.
Definition: Clinical sociology applies sociological theories and methods to analyze and address social issues impacting individuals and communities. It focuses on practical interventions, collaborating with various stakeholders to foster positive social change, resilience, and empowerment. In essence, it bridges the gap between academic sociology and real-world challenges, aiming to improve social functioning and well-being.
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The presentation starts by defining social organisations and their importance in society. It then goes on to explore the different types of social organisations, highlighting their characteristics, structures, and functions. This includes exploring the roles and responsibilities of different members within social organisations, such as leaders, members, and volunteers.
The presentation also covers the benefits of social organisations, including social cohesion, support networks, and the ability to drive change within society. Additionally, it highlights some of the challenges that social organisations face, such as funding, communication, and sustainability.
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The structure of a society is a set of relatively interconnected and in constant motion various elements: social communities and ethnic groups, social institutions, social statuses, and relations.
Concept and Structure Elements
Having familiarized ourselves with the peculiarities of modern communities and the people who participate in them, we can come to an understanding of larger structures, namely, modern societies. At the same time, we can also understand the reasons for the complexity and uncertainty of many structures, systems, and institutions that arise and operate in modern social groups as we may read at
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Sociology defines society as a historically established set of relations, systems, and institutions, functioning in a certain territory.
Thus, society consists of:
★ from a multitude of individuals, citizens, united at the place of residence (cities, towns, villages), at the place of work (enterprises, government agencies), at the place of study (school, institute, university);
★ a multitude of social positions, or statuses that people occupy, as well as social functions (citizens, leaders, deputies of different levels, figures of political and public organizations);
★ a variety of different norms and values that determine, to one degree or another, the features and content of the activities of people, social institutions, and systems.
From the above definition, it is clear that society has a very complex structure, and all its elements are in a state of continuous and indefinite movement.
At the same time, society is a relatively holistic (although not free from contradictions) organism. It consists of many people, but it is not a simple sum of people. A social group is a large entity characterized by stable forms of interaction and interdependence of its constituent parts - people, social institutions, social communities (groups), and norms. In this sense, the concept of society can be considered the same as the concept of the state.
Social structure is a network of stable and ordered connections between elements of the social system, conditioned by the relations between classes and other groups, the division of labor, and the nature of institutions. Distinguish between the social structure as a whole, covering the totality of all social relations, and the structure of individual subsystems and spheres of a given state - production, politics, science, culture, etc.
Basic Elements of Society
Sometimes, speaking about the structure of this concept, sociologists mean only one side: either institutions, or government bodies, or communities, etc. Such a limited view of society does not make it possible to understand its real complexity and predict its further development.
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Objectives:
At the end of the course the students will be able:
To know about the nature, scope and functions of sociology.
To understand social process along with its nature and elements.
To know different types of social institutions and its functions.
To know about culture and social structure.
To learn about social classes, social groups and socialization.
To understand social personality and social mobility.
Unit 1: Introduction
Definition of sociology
Scope of Sociology
Nature of Educational Sociology
Functions of Educational Sociology
Unit 2: Sociological View of Education
Nature of Social process
Elements in the social process
Functions of Education
Unit 3: Social Institutions
Definition of institution
Types of social institutions
Functions of social institutions
Unit 4: Culture and social structure
Definition of Culture
Why we study culture
Society and social structure
structure of culture
Unit 5: Social classes and groups
Essentials and forms of Social Stratification
Definition and types of social group
Definition and types of social classes
Unit 6: Socialization
Meaning of socialization
Socialization and Culture
Agencies of Socialization
Unit 7: Education and Socialization
Agencies of Education
Sociology of education
Educational Sociology
School as a Social Institution
Unit 8: Social Personality
Factors effecting human personality
Physical environment
Constitutional factors
Situational factors
Cultural factors
Social environment
Role Playing
Unit 9: Education and Social Process
Communication
Competition
Co-operation
Conflict
Accommodation
Assimilation and Acculturation
Unit 10: Social Mobility
Definition and concept of Social mobility
Nature of social mobility
Process of social mobility
Factors in the rate of change
Reference Books
Torres, C. A., & Mitchel, T.R. (1998). State University of New York. Sociology of education, emerging perspective.
Scott, N. (2008). Sociology and Education. Issues in Sociology of Education. Translated from the French.
Chandra, S.S., & Sharma, R.K. (2004). Sociology of Education. Atlantic publishers and distributors. New Delhi.
Thompson, K. (2006). The early Sociology of Education. New York, USA.
Ball, S.J.B. (2000). Sociology of Education. Major Themes. Routledge Falmer. London and New York.
Torres, C.A., & Antikainen, A. (2003). The International Handbook of Sociology of Education. An international Assessment of New Research and Theory. Littlefield publishers.
Indian Social Institutions; A Fundamental IdeaDrShalooSaini
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Ethanol (CH3CH2OH), or beverage alcohol, is a two-carbon alcohol
that is rapidly distributed in the body and brain. Ethanol alters many
neurochemical systems and has rewarding and addictive properties. It
is the oldest recreational drug and likely contributes to more morbidity,
mortality, and public health costs than all illicit drugs combined. The
5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
(DSM-5) integrates alcohol abuse and alcohol dependence into a single
disorder called alcohol use disorder (AUD), with mild, moderate,
and severe subclassifications (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).
In the DSM-5, all types of substance abuse and dependence have been
combined into a single substance use disorder (SUD) on a continuum
from mild to severe. A diagnosis of AUD requires that at least two of
the 11 DSM-5 behaviors be present within a 12-month period (mild
AUD: 2–3 criteria; moderate AUD: 4–5 criteria; severe AUD: 6–11 criteria).
The four main behavioral effects of AUD are impaired control over
drinking, negative social consequences, risky use, and altered physiological
effects (tolerance, withdrawal). This chapter presents an overview
of the prevalence and harmful consequences of AUD in the U.S.,
the systemic nature of the disease, neurocircuitry and stages of AUD,
comorbidities, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, genetic risk factors, and
pharmacotherapies for AUD.
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar leads (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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1. SOCIOLOGY
SOCIAL SYSTEM- DEFINITION, TYPES, ROLE AND STATUS AS
STRUCTURAL ELEMENT OF SOCIAL SYSTEM.
Dr.P.Thirunagalinga Pandiyan
M.Sc.,(N) Ph.D.,(N) M.A.,(Sociology) D.Pharm.,
College of Nursing, Madurai Medical College, Madurai.
2. Social system
Social system refers to the interconnected set of individuals,
groups, institutions, and relationships that form a society.
It encompasses the patterns of social interaction, norms, roles,
and structures that shape social behavior and maintain social
order.
The concept of a social system is used to understand how
different elements of society are organized and function together.
3. Types of Social Systems:
Small-scale Social Systems:
These refer to relatively small and localized social
systems, such as families, peer groups, or small
communities.
They involve intimate and direct social interactions
among a limited number of individuals.
4. Types of Social Systems:
Large-scale Social Systems:
These are broader and more complex social systems that
encompass entire societies, nations, or even global
systems.
They involve numerous institutions, organizations, and
networks that interact and influence each other.
5. Types of Social Systems:
Formal Social Systems
These social systems are characterized by formalized
structures, rules, and procedures.
They often include bureaucratic organizations,
governments, legal systems, and formal institutions that
provide guidelines and regulations for social behavior.
6. Types of Social Systems:
Informal Social Systems:
Informal social systems operate based on social norms,
customs, and unwritten rules rather than formal
regulations.
They encompass everyday social interactions, social
norms, and cultural practices that guide behavior within a
society.
7. Role and Status as Structural Elements of a
Social System:
Role:
In a social system, roles are the expected patterns of behavior
associated with a particular position or status within society.
Roles provide guidelines for how individuals are expected to behave
and interact within various social contexts.
Roles help to define social expectations, rights, responsibilities, and
obligations for individuals occupying different positions in a social
system.
8. Role and Status as Structural Elements of a
Social System:
Status:
Status refers to the relative social position or rank that an individual holds within
a social system.
It can be achieved or ascribed based on factors such as occupation, education,
wealth, or social background.
Status determines an individual's social standing, influence, and privileges within
society.
Different statuses contribute to the overall structure and hierarchy of a social
system.
9. Role and Status as Structural Elements of a
Social System:
Structural Elements
As structural elements of a social system, roles and statuses
contribute to the overall organization and functioning of
society.
They help establish social order, facilitate social interaction,
and determine the distribution of power, resources, and
opportunities within a social system.
10. Role and Status as Structural Elements of a
Social System:
Roles and statuses create expectations and patterns of
behavior, guide social interactions, and define the
relationships between individuals and groups.
They also contribute to the formation of social networks,
hierarchies, and institutions that shape the dynamics of a
social system.
11. Role and Status as Structural Elements of a
Social System:
Roles and statuses create expectations and patterns of
behavior, guide social interactions, and define the
relationships between individuals and groups.
They also contribute to the formation of social networks,
hierarchies, and institutions that shape the dynamics of a
social system.
12. Role and Status as Structural Elements of a
Social System:
Understanding roles and statuses within a social system is
essential for comprehending how individuals and groups
interact, how power and resources are distributed, and how
social norms and expectations are established and maintained.
13. The interrelationship of institutions can be
understood in several ways:
Functional Interdependence:
Institutions often rely on each other to fulfill their respective
functions and meet the needs of individuals and society as a whole.
For example, the education system prepares individuals for the
workforce, which supports the functioning of the economic system.
The economic system, in turn, generates resources that fund the
education system.
This interdependence ensures the smooth operation of society.
14. The interrelationship of institutions can be
understood in several ways:
Normative Influence:
Institutions contribute to the formation and reinforcement
of social norms and values.
For instance, religious institutions often play a significant role in
shaping moral and ethical values, which may influence the legal
system, family dynamics, and social norms related to behavior
and social interactions.
15. The interrelationship of institutions can be
understood in several ways:
Power Dynamics:
Institutions are not neutral but are shaped by power relations within a
society.
Certain institutions may hold more power and influence than others,
and this power asymmetry can impact the interrelationship between
institutions.
For example, political institutions may have a significant influence on
economic policies, and economic institutions may, in turn, shape
political decision-making.
16. The interrelationship of institutions can be
understood in several ways:
Regulatory Framework:
Institutions provide the rules, regulations, and frameworks that
guide behavior and interactions within a society.
They establish guidelines for social conduct, rights, responsibilities,
and obligations.
Institutions such as the legal system, government, and social
organizations create the regulatory framework that influences and
regulates the activities of other institutions and individuals.
17. The interrelationship of institutions can be
understood in several ways:
Feedback Loops:
Institutions are interconnected in a dynamic feedback loop where
changes or developments in one institution can have repercussions on
others.
For example, advancements in technology can influence educational
institutions, job markets, and even social dynamics.
Conversely, changes in social values and norms may drive reforms in
various institutions.