Sociology 1020 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Stamen, Milgram Experiment, Reference Group
21 Oct 2013
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Chapter 6 how social groups shape our actions: norms of solidarity demand conformity( ), structures of authority tend to render people obedient, bureaucracies are highly effective structures of authority. When we form relationships, we develop shared ides or norms of solidarity about how should behave to sustain relationships. Emotional importance of these relationships may lead to norms of solidarity overriding morality of our actions. Structure of authority tend to render people obedient. Most nd it dif cult to disobey authorities because they fear ridicule, ostracism and punishment. The milgram experiment demonstrates how social distance in creases obedience to authority. Milgram"s famous experiment on authority where subjects administered what they believe to be painful shocks on person because of someone in authority told them they had to. social networks. Social network: a bounded set of individuals who are linked by exchange of material or emotional resources. Patterns of exchange determine boundaries of the network.
