Which systems help in the maintenance of social structure?
Answers
Social order is always maintained by the treat of violence in one form or another. Legal systems are maintained by the threat of forced imprisonment followed by violence at the hands of other inmates.
Earlier civilizations used the threat of forced exile either within ( shunning ) or outside of the society. The threat of death ( execution) is always used to force compliance with social norms and was used by almost every society on Earth.
Institutionalized public displays of violence are used in Islamic countries. People are beaten and beheaded in public.
In conclusion; While the forms may vary, the threat of violence is always used to maintain social order.
Explanation:
Social structure refers to the social relationship between individuals according to their social status. The social status in India is maintained using the caste system. The caste system divides Indians into a hierarchy based on their work. The system cannot be abolished in India since it has strong historical roots for Indians. Casteism in India plays a vital role in determining the Social, Economic, Cultural, and Political life in India.