SOCA01H3 Lecture : Sociology class notes Oct 25,2012 (first class after mid).docx
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Ideal types, concepts include characteristic of most historic research: (two subjects interaction, highly invested in interaction, intimate relationship, equal, same everywhere) (group of three, no matter what the purpose of interaction; stable characteristic, unequal, no decision can be made until 2 agrees; minus the third person, introduces power into social structure, same everywhere) Sets of nodes connected by ties social or material resources are exchanged. Some individuals who keep ones all together (knows what other people are doing, organize group meetings) consist of teachers, family, friends, or even dentist, doctors (part of social networks) center of the network. Exchange social material resources (information, gossip, rumors, culture, money, advices, clothes, emotional support) Assymetrical ties: unequal relationship in the nodes: (parents and child (supports from parents), Professor and student (receive knowledge), popular person & normal friend (tries to do more to become pop"s friend) Ex. social network to exist people are tied to one social relationship.
