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Fundamental concepts applied to my micro world of school

Society

The network of interaction and organization between

persons, groups, and institutions.

The values, beliefs, language and knowledge of a society .

Culture

Individuals who are shaped by their society and culture. They develop a social and cultural identity and learn

to communicate and interact with other persons in society.

Persons

The physical setting of a society, but other environments include the social and

psychological environments

Environment

Constant in all societies and cultures measured in past, present and future.

Time

Involves a capacity to influence others to follow a course of action or point of view

they would other wise not follow.

Power

A subtype of power implies a legitimate use of influence and/or persuasion. Some authority has the right to make decisions this right is accepted by persons

Authority

The socially constructed differences between men and women. It doesn’t refer to physical or biological differences, but rather the value society places on those differences

Gender

Tools that makes tasks easier, enhancing the natural ability of persons to perform those takes

Technology