Role of Society in Human Values

  • Religion
  • Traditions and customs
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Media
  • Civil society
  • Local community
  • Leadership

Strengths of Society in Value Inculcation

  • Stability and harmony
  • Diversity
  • Social influence
  • Enforcement
  • Credibility

Problems in the Role of Society

  • Heterogeneity
  • Orthodoxy
  • Corruption
  • Misdirected
  • Introversion: some people are introverted in nature hence they may not absorb the values imparted by society.
  • Boomerang effect: sometimes society uses harsh and unreasonable methods to inculcate values that are not understood by individuals which compels people to rebel.