SOC101Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Structural Dynamics, Homophily, Ingroups And Outgroups
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Soc101y1 lecture 7 groups and organizations. Looking at how individuals are brought together within larger configurations of people. Who do (cid:449)e (cid:373)ea(cid:374) (cid:449)he(cid:374) (cid:449)e say (cid:862)all of us(cid:863) or (cid:862)(cid:449)e de(cid:373)a(cid:374)d(cid:863)? (cid:862)mezzo tru(cid:272)ture(cid:863) In between talking about very small one on one groups vs large institutions. There are a set of norms and expectations that are attached to these groups. Groups where norms, roles and statuses are agreed upon but not put in writing. Interaction leads to strong emotional ties and extends over significant periods of time and involves many different activities together. Example: the family (most important primary group) Involves interaction in narrow range of activities over shorter time periods that create weaker emotional ties. Any time you have a social group, there are three elements: In-groups members: those who are recognized and respected as a member of the group.
