1. What do you understand by a complex society? Discuss with examples. (500 words).
2. Define the concept of culture. How is culture related with society? Discuss. ( 500 words).
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A complex society is a concept that is shared by a range of disciplines including anthropology, archaeology, history and sociology to describe a stage of social formation. ... Large scale agricultural development, which allows members of society time for specialized skill sets.
A complex society is a concept that is shared by a range of disciplines including anthropology, archaeology, history and sociology to describe a stage of social formation. The concept was formulated by scholars attempting to understand how modern states emerged, specifically the transition from small kin-based societies to large hierarchically structured societies.[1]
A complex society is characterized by features such as:
State with a large population wherein its economy is structured according to specialization and a division of labor. These economic features spawn a bureaucratic class and institutionalize inequality.[2]
Archaeologically, features such as big architectural projects and prescribed burial rites.[2]
Large scale agricultural development, which allows members of society time for specialized skill sets.
Organized political structure.
The term is mostly used as shorthand to indicate a society with intricate political organization and using technology to expand economic production.[3]