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Human society and animal society differ in several key ways: 1. Complexity:-  Human societies are generally more complex, with larger populations, more specialized roles, and more intricate social hierarchies, whereas, animal societies are complex in their own rights; tend to be smaller and straightforward. 2. Culture:- Human societies have developed cultures, including language, customs, beliefs, and values, which are passed down through generations. Animal societies do not possess culture in the same way. 3. Technology:-  Humans have developed technology to adapt to their environments, whereas animals rely on instinct and natural abilities. 4. Social Structure:-  Human societies often have more flexible and dynamic social structures, whereas animal societies tend to be more rigid and hierarchical. 5. Communication:- Humans possess advanced language abilities, while animals communicate primarily through instinctual behaviors and vocalizations. 6. Self-Awareness:-  Humans have a high

  # In Tabular Form   Society A Society  1. Society is a complex arrangement of social relations. 1. A society is a group of individuals. 2. Society is abstract. 2. A society is concrete. 3. Society is intangible. 3. A society is tangible. 4. No geographical area of its own. 4. It has a definite geographical area. 5. Society is complex and comprehensive system. 5. A society is a relative simple and limited system. 6. There is durability. 6. There is variability. 7. An unusual concept. 7. A specific concept. 8. Cooperation and struggle have equal importance. 8. Cooperation matters. 9. The culture, structure and values are bot clear. 9. The culture, structure and values are also clear. 10. Mutual interaction between people. 10. No mutual interaction. #  In Text Form 1. Society is a complex arrangement of social relations. While A society is a group of individuals. 2. Society is abstract. While A

# Meaning of Society The term society is derived from Latin word ‘socius’ which means ‘companionship’ or ‘association’ or ‘togetherness’. Thus, society refers to a group of people living together with shared cultures, having social interactions and inter-relationships. In sociology, the term society refers not just to a group of people but to the complete pattern of the norms of interaction that arise among them. It is a process rather than a thing, motion rather than structure. A layman often defines society as an aggregation or collection of individuals. The important aspect of society is the system of relationships, the patterns of norms of interaction by which the members of society maintain themselves. #  Definition of Society 1. According to G.D.H. Cole :- “Society is the complex of organized associations and institutions within the community.” 2. According to Richard LaPiere :- “Society refers not just to a group of people, but to the complex pattern of norms of interaction th