Social Organisation (Noun)
Meaning
The people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships; "the social organization of England and America is very different"; "sociologists have studied the changing structure of the family".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The social organisation of ancient Egypt was based on a strict hierarchical system with the pharaoh at the top.
- The changes in the social organisation of rural areas have had a profound impact on the way people live and work.
- Sociologists have studied the social organisation of indigenous cultures and the impact of colonialism on their traditional ways of life.
- In the context of social organisation, Max Weber's theories were highly influential in shaping modern sociology.
- The social organisation of online communities is complex and multifaceted, with many different types of relationships and interactions occurring simultaneously.