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The document outlines key concepts in social studies, including the definition and types of families, the role of social groups and institutions, and the importance of culture and identity. It discusses government functions, regional integration in the Caribbean, conflict resolution methods, development issues, communication forms, globalization effects, and the meaning of citizenship. Each section highlights essential aspects of social structures and their impact on individuals and communities.

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The document outlines key concepts in social studies, including the definition and types of families, the role of social groups and institutions, and the importance of culture and identity. It discusses government functions, regional integration in the Caribbean, conflict resolution methods, development issues, communication forms, globalization effects, and the meaning of citizenship. Each section highlights essential aspects of social structures and their impact on individuals and communities.

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CSEC Social Studies Study Notes

The Family
A family is a social group made up of individuals related by blood, marriage, or
adoption.
Types include nuclear, extended, single-parent, and sibling households.
Functions: emotional support, socialization, economic support, reproduction, and
education.

Social Groups & Institutions


Social groups are collections of people who interact and share norms.
Formal groups (e.g., schools, churches) have rules; informal groups (e.g., peer
groups) do not.
Institutions like family, religion, and government help maintain social control and
order.

Culture & Identity


Culture includes the customs, beliefs, language, and values of a society.
Caribbean culture is diverse due to African, European, Indian, and Indigenous
influences.
Norms are societal rules; values are core principles. Identity relates to a person's
cultural affiliation.

Government
Government is the system by which a country is ruled.
Types include democracy, monarchy, and dictatorship.
Functions: lawmaking, national defense, education, healthcare. The Constitution
outlines citizens' rights and the structure of government.

Regional Integration
This is the coming together of Caribbean nations for cooperation.
Organizations: CARICOM, CSME, OECS.
Benefits: trade, travel ease, shared resources. Challenges: language differences,
unequal development.
Conflict & Resolution
Conflicts arise from differences in interests, values, or goals.
Types: interpersonal, national, international.
Resolution methods: negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and education.

Development Issues
Sustainable development balances economic growth with environmental care and
social equity.
Problems in the Caribbean: poverty, unemployment, underemployment, poor
infrastructure.
Solutions: education, investment, entrepreneurship.

Communication
Communication is the exchange of information.
Traditional: oral storytelling, print media.
Modern: internet, social media. The media shapes opinions and spreads information.

Globalization
Globalization is the worldwide spread of ideas, goods, and culture.
Effects: more trade, exposure to foreign cultures, job opportunities, but also cultural
erosion and dependency.

Citizenship
Citizenship means being a legal member of a country.
Rights: education, vote, work. Responsibilities: obey laws, pay taxes, respect others.
Nationhood includes a shared sense of identity and belonging.

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