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Unit-28: Residues

M. N. Sriniwas when he speaks about culturisation in change of species, then these elements themselves notes
of culturisation- standards, values, and faith- are residue.
Pareto has made six groups of residues. These groups give a theoretical form to irrational activities.
We will describe these groups in short and before that we will put forward their importance:

self assessment

Fill in the blanks–
1. To understand _____ will go back to rational acts.
2. Broadly in humans’ faith, traditions, customs, culture etc are _____.
3. ______when he speaks about culturisation in change of species, and then these elements
themselves of culturisation- standards, values, and faith- are residue.

importance of residues

1. Residues give manifestation to feeling and emotions of humans. Dusherra or Diwali are
actually manifestation of our feelings. We think that after living in the forest for 14 years, Ram
got back the kingdom of Ayodhya. It is a subject matter of happiness. We express this felling
by lighting lamp on diwali. “Holika Dahan” on holi is also manifestation of our feelings.

Notes When we speak before our enemy with our fist pointing towards him, it is just
a manifestation of our feelings. In this manner residue can be seen in our daily
behaviour.

2. Residues maintain the equilibrium in the society. If human beings do not have feelings,
emotions etc in him he will be mechanical just an iron robot. Sometimes we do our acts smiling
and sometimes crying and sometimes we become quiet. This rise and fall of happiness and
sadness maintains the equilibrium in the society.
3. Residues control the behaviour of the people of the society. They not only control the
behaviour but also determine it.

Task What are residues? Describe briefly.

classes of residues

Pareto has put residues, meaning feelings and emotions in six classes- (1)- Combination (2) Persistence
(3) Manifestation (4) Sociability (5) integrity of personality (6) Sex.
1. combination: In combination similar or opposed elements are combined together. But
combining like this is not rational. We do this combination on the basis of mental state. For

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