Although there are many different aspects of social structure,two main dimensions--_______--stand out when explaining differences between cultures.
A) the degree to which the basic unit of social organization is the group; and the degree to which the basic unit of society is a clique
B) the degree to which the basic unit of social organization is the individual; and the degree to which a society is heterogeneous
C) the degree to which the basic unit of social organization is the extended family; and the degree to which the basic unit of society is heterogeneous
D) the degree to which the basic unit of social organization is the individual; and the degree to which a society is stratified into classes or castes
E) the degree to which there are different languages and the degree to which there are income differences

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The degree to which the basic unit of social organization is the individual (i.e. individualism) and the degree to which a society is stratified into classes or castes (i.e. social stratification) are two main dimensions that explain differences between cultures. This dimension is often used to compare Western cultures, which tend to be more individualistic, with non-Western cultures, which tend to be more collectivistic and class-based.

Although There Are Many Different Aspects of Social Structure,two Main