social order
definitions
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The stable state of a society in which laws, norms, and institutions function to maintain peace, predictability, and cooperation.en: The stable state of a society in which laws, norms, and institutions function to maintain peace, predictability, and cooperation.
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The hierarchical arrangement or structure of individuals and groups within a society.en: The hierarchical arrangement or structure of individuals and groups within a society.
examples
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These rituals provided a framework for social order and moral behavior.
These rituals provided a framework for social order and moral behavior.
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The caste system is a rigid form of social order.
The caste system is a rigid form of social order.