Sociology 1020 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Ascribed Status, Achieved Status, Common Cold
9 Apr 2016
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Social structure- the patterned relationships between people that persist over time. Behaviors and attitudes are determined through attitudes and behaviors. Our location in the structure is determined by the status we hold. Components of social structure: culture, social class, social status, roles, groups, and institutions. Sociology seeks to understand the social space in which actions unfold. Sociologist thrive by exploring the linkages between personal experience and the surrounding society. The organized means that each society develops to meet its basic needs. Examples: family, religion, law, politics, economics, education, science, medicine, the military. The social significance of social institutions they set limits and provide guidelines for our behavior. Social institutions exist because they perform vital functions for society. Producing and distributing goods and services - economics. Providing a sense of purpose - church. Organizations- collectives characterized by structure that encourages patterns in individual action. Where ppl find themselves connected to others.
