SOSIOLOGI-SMA

•           Social differentiation is one of social structure model. •           What is social differentiation?               Social differentiation can be defined as s ocial classification horizontally. In society there are many kinds of groups based on many aspects. For example: religion, ethnic, gender, occupation. We cannot judge that certain group is superior than others. It is unfair to judge that woman is superior than man or on the contrary. •           In sociology, grouping or classification such society cannot be done vertically, but          horizontally. •           Social classification is called social differentiation. •           In fact, there are some cases that certain group or ethnic consider themselves are superior than other groups.    For example, three decades ago: white people in South Africa considered they were superior than     black  people. Such point of view is called racialism. •           In plural society, classificati

Culture consists of the beliefs, behaviors, objects, and other characteristics common to the members of a particular group or society. Through culture, people and groups define themselves, conform to society's shared values, and contribute to society. Thus, culture includes many societal aspects: language, customs, values, norms, mores, rules, tools, technologies, products, organizations, and institutions. This latter term institution refers to clusters of rules and cultural meanings associated with specific social activities. Common institutions are the family, education, religion, work, and health care. Popularly speaking, being cultured means being well-educated, knowledgeable of the arts, stylish, and well-mannered. High culture —generally pursued by the upper class—refers to classical music, theater, fine arts, and other sophisticated pursuits. Members of the upper class can pursue high art because they have cultural capital , which means the professional credent