1. Society, Social Structure, and Interaction

2. 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?

4. How has technology impacted the WAY we interact?
PROS
CONS

5. 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?

6. Status? Ascribed: born with Achieved: personal choice / merit
Who are you? What are your status’?

7. 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

8. Status Symbols
Material signs of your status

9. 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?

10. Role Conflict
When incompatible role demands are placed on a person by two or more statuses held at the same time…

11. 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?

12. 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

13. Social Networks
A series of social relationships that link an individual to others.

14. Crips & Bloods Made in America