The Different Forms of Societies and Individualities
The Different Forms of Societies and Individualities
The Different Forms of Societies and Individualities
● Pastoral Society
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- From the name itself of this kind of society, It is characterized by the
domestication of animals for food for a more stable and predictable food
supply.
- Its communities have larger populations than hunting and gathering
societies and remain longer in one place.
- They often produce surplus food and resources, which they tread with
other societies. This relative prosperity leads to this kind of societies to
engage in other activities such as handicrafts which are apart from those
necessary for survival.
- There is already an emergence of a special task in the community due
to the engagement in other activities apart from survival.
● Horticultural Society
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● Agrarian or Agricultural Society
● Feudal Society
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- The members of this society are organized based on status.
Landowners are considered as more powerful and influential members
of society, while the peasants are considered the lowest group.
- Social relations are characterized by dependence. The lord depends on
his vassals to provide him with resources, the vassals depend on the
peasants for their service, while the peasants depend on their vassals
for protection.
● Industrial Society
● Post-Industrial Society
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● Virtual Society
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KEY POINTS TO PONDER
❖ “In early societies, the individuals were often very family- and clan-oriented
and their behaviors and actions were restricted by tradition. The
assignments of tasks and occupations were often based on gender, with
women doing mostly domestic work in the home, while the men engaged in
hunting and farming.” (Abella 2016, 117)
❖ “An agrarian and feudal society lead to individuals who give importance to
relations among family members and with other members of the
community. People are often very conscious of their status within society
and are mindful of the hierarchy. People which belong to the “higher
classes” are treated with respect by the members of the community. They
are often traditional and do not want social change.” (Abella 2016, 118)
❖ “The growth and development of the various forms of societies highlight the
growing complexity of human interactions over time. The technological
advances and cultural changes that brought about these changes result in
the expansion of communities that now include people from varied
ethnicities. These developments have led to innovations in human
interactions such as language and the establishment of governments. Many
countries around the world are industrial societies, and many developed
countries have evolved into post-industrial societies and virtual societies.
But despite these advancements and changes, the human person remains
the heart and center of society. The person is the primary agent of change,
as he or she derives social changes based on responses to events and
developments affecting society.” (Abella 2016, 119)