Society, Social Structure, and Interaction
Social Interaction The process by which people act toward and respond to others…the foundation for all relationships and groups in society. How do you interact?
How has technology impacted the WAY we interact? PROS CONS
Social Structure The stable pattern of social relationships that exist within a particular group or society. What groups / relationships exist in your life? Sackville High? HRM? Canada vs. other countries?
Status? Ascribed: born with Achieved: personal choice / merit Who are you? What are your status’?
Social Structure Framework Society Social Institutions Traditional Government Economy Education Religion Family Emergent Science/medicine Mass Media Sports Military Social Groups Primary Groups Family Members Close Friends Peers Secondary Groups Corporations Churches Schools Statuses & Roles Ascribed Status Race/Ethnicity Gender Class Age Achieved Status Income Level Occupation
Status Symbols Material signs of your status
Roles A set of behavioural expectations associated with a given status. What is the role (behaviours expected) of students at SHS? Teachers? Administrators? Is there a gender difference? What about in your family?
Role Conflict When incompatible role demands are placed on a person by two or more statuses held at the same time…
What are the roles you have? List the roles you have in your life. Identify examples of role conflict. If no conflict, why do you think you are without role conflict?
Social Groups 2+ Interact Common Identity Interdependence Primary: small, less specialized….family, close friends, school or work-related peer groups. Secondary: larger, goal-oriented, limited time….school, church, corporations
Social Networks A series of social relationships that link an individual to others.
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