SOC 1001 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Tertius Of Iconium, Power Politics, Social Network
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Social groups: dyad: group of two. To be considered pure, the relationship must be voluntary no supra-individual control over the individuals involved: triad: group of three. Holds supra-individual power- someone can leave and the group will go on. Mediator: the member of a triad to attempts to resolve conflict between the two other actors in the group. Tertius gaudens: the member of a triad who benefits from conflict between the other two members of the group. Divide et impera: the role of a member of a triad who intentionally drives a wedge between the other two actors in the groups. Face-to-face interaction- all members of the group at any given time are present and interact with on another. Unifocal- there"s one center of attention at any given time. Enduring: secondary groups: groups marked by impersonal, instrumental relationships (those existing as a means to an end) Impersonal- you may or may not know all the members.
