SOC 1101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Urban Renewal, Proletariat, Bourgeoisie

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 1101
• Professor: Liam Kilmurray

Document Summary

Macro-level analysis: an approach in sociology which emphasizes the analysis of social systems and populations on a large scale, at the level of social structure. Social structure: the stable pattern of social relationships (social interaction) that exists within a particular group or society. Is essential because it creates order and predictability. Provides the framework within which we interact with others. Essential components: social institutions, groups, statuses, roles and norms. Functional theory: social structure is necessary because it creates order and predictability in society. Social marginality: the state of being part insider and outsider in the social structure. Stigma: is any physical or social attribute or sign that so devalues a person"s social identity that it disqualifies that person from full social experience. Status roles: is a socially defined position in a group or society characterized by certain expectations, rights and duties: it exists independently of the specific people occupying it, status does not mean high position.