SOC 233 Lecture Notes - Knowledge Base, Social Capital, Symbolic Interactionism
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Review structural functionalism, symbolic interactionism and network theory. Note only read section on network theory and network exchange theory in textbook (p. 437-444). Note the strength of weak ties, listed in syllabus (not on midterm 2, only on final exam). Criticism not very theoretical; more of an application. Social network: social structure made of nodes that are tied by one or more specific types of interdependency. A map of all of the relevant ties between the nodes being studied. Measuring how things are connected to each other. Visualization; map of how things are connected or related to another. Nodes: individual actors or organizations, or any unit that is connected to other units. Eg) each person in the picture above, but not how they are connected. Eg) the connections between the people in the above picture. Note social networks are built on common interests. Eg) dot and smith are connected because they both like chemistry.
