1. SOCIAL STRUCTURE Chapter 4 – Social Structure and Interaction

2. Significance of Social Structure  Social Structure:  The framework that surrounds us, consisting of the relationships of people and groups, which gives directions to and sets limits on our behavior  People learn behaviors and attitudes as a result of their location in the social structure  Ex: Relationships between men and women or students and teachers

3. Components of Social Structure  Culture  Broadest framework that determines what kind of people we become.  Social Class  A large group of people who rank close to one another based on wealth, prestige, and power  Influences our behavior and attitudes

4. Components of Social Status  Define the following terms:  Status  Status Set  Ascribed Status  Achieved Status  Status Symbol  Master Status

5. Components of Social Status  Roles:  The behaviors, obligations, and privileges attached to a status.  Lay out what is expected of people  Define the following terms:  Role Conflict  Role Strain

6. Groups  Group: People who…  Regularly interact with one another  Believe they have something significant in common  To belong to a group is to yield to others the right to make certain decisions about our behavior  The significance groups have over our behavior varies – ex: Table Tennis Club vs. Family