Social Organizations (continued) Understanding Social Organizations (continued) n Some social norms in Non -Western Society Males walking down the street holding hands is a sign of friendship in many Asian and African societies Arranged marriages in Hindu and muslim societies o based on caste and class respectively Dowry in Hindu and Muslim societies n possibility for female infanticide or middle aged men marrying very young girls respectivelSocial Organizations (continued) Understanding Social Organizations (continued) Some Social Norms in Non-Western Society – Males walking down the street holding hands is a sign of friendship in many Asian and African societies. – Arranged marriages in Hindu and Muslim societies. based on caste and class respectively. – Dowry in Hindu and Muslim societies possibility for female infanticide or middle aged men marrying very young girls respectively