Societal structures refer to the organization, relationships, roles, and hierarchies within a society. They encompass institutions such as family, government, religion, education systems, social classes, gender roles, and economic systems.
Related terms
Social Hierarchy: Social hierarchy is a system where individuals or groups are ranked according to their social status or power within society.
Gender Roles: Gender roles are sets of societal expectations and norms that define how men and women should behave, dress, and the roles they should fulfill in society.
Economic Systems: Economic systems refer to the methods and principles by which a society produces, distributes, and consumes goods and services. Examples include capitalism, socialism, and communism.