Multiple choice

Which one of the following correctly defines the concept of social structure?

  1. Socially assigned meaning to a particular set of behavioural pattern.

  2. The enduring, orderly and patterned relationships between elements of a society.

  3. A group of individuals, sharing common social background, aspirations and occupations.

  4. A set of behavioural patterns shared by different cultures.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Social structure refers to the enduring, orderly, and patterned relationships between the various elements (institutions, groups, roles, norms) that constitute a society. It provides the framework that organizes social life. Option A describes social meanings (assigned interpretations, not structure). Option C describes social groups (specific types of actors, not the structure itself). Option D describes cultural patterns shared across societies (not the structure of a single society).

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