Human Needs and Society - Class VI

We
depend on each other for our emotional needs such as security,
appreciation, praise and support etc. Thus, our life in society is
interdependent.

When
man realized that living in a group provides security, people came
together to develop an organized way of life. This was one of the main
motivations for the creation of society.

Food, clothing and shelter altogether make up the basic needs of man to survive in any kind of environment.

We
have many needs. Food,shelter and clothing are physical needs. Once
these are satisfied, man gets a sense of stability, but that is not
enough. We also have some emotional and psychological needs.

A
variety of industries and occupations help to fulfill our needs. For
example, we need books for studying, and paper for books. That is why
occupations like manufacturing paper, printing, book binding, etc also
develop. Many people contribute to this process.

To
feel secure is an emotional need. We are happy, we wish to share our
happiness with others. Similarly, when we are sad, we wish to have
somebody with us. We like the companionship of our family members,
relatives and friends. These feelings reflect our social nature.

In
order to fulfill needs like food, clothing, shelter and security, the
society has to create a permanent system. Without such a system, the
day-to-day affairs of the society cannot be carried on.

Society
helps in the development of our emotional capabilities and the power to
think. It also provides the opportunity for expressing our thoughts and
feelings.

Society
includes all people- men, women, grown-ups, old people, young children.
Our families are a part of the society. Society also includes different
groups,institutions and organizations.

Living
in society, man felt the need for rules to help with smooth functioning
of day-to-day matters. It gave rise to conventions, traditions, ethics
and values, rules and laws. Man's life in society became more organized
and stable.

Society
includes groups, institutions and organizations. The
inter-relationships and inter-actions between the people, their
dependence on one another and sharing also form a part of the society.

Food,
clothes, shelter, education and health are our basic needs. Education
and health-related services and facilities allow us to live with
dignity.