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CHAPTER 4
Section 1: Building Blocks of Social Structure
Section 2: Types of Social Interaction
Section 3: Types of Societies
Section 4: Groups Within Society
Section 5: The Structure of Formal Organizations
Social Structure
SECTION 1
Question:What are the two major components of social structure, and how do they affect human interaction?
Building Blocks of Social Structure
SECTION 1Building Blocks of Social Structure
Status Examples of Roles
Examples of Conflict / Strain
fire fighter
mother
P.T.A. president
putting out fires, saving lives, wearing a uniform
voluntarily puts self in danger but has loved ones who need him or her
work fatigue and long shifts make household tasks and interactions difficult
providing food and shelter, nurturing family, disciplining children
running meetings, recruiting new members, planning activities
has trouble getting members to attend and follow through on promises
SECTION 2
Question:What are some common types of social interaction, and what are examples of each?
Types of Social Interaction
SECTION 2
Types of Social Interaction
Types of Social Interactions
Exchange Competition
Cooperation
Accommodation
Conflict
SECTION 3
Types of Societies
Question:What are the three main types of societies and characteristics or examples of each?
SECTION 3
Types of Societies
Preindustrial Industrial
Postindustrial
Types of Societies
hunting and gathering; pastoral; horticultural; mechanical solidarity
manufacturing
agricultural
urban; technology;
organic solidarity
information; provision of services
SECTION 4
Groups Within Society
Question:What are the purposes and functions of groups?
SECTION 4
Groups Within Society
define boundaries
set goals
make decisions control members’ behavior
assign tasks
select leaders
GROUP FUNCTIONS
SECTION 5
Question:How are bureaucracies structured?
The Structure of Formal Organizations
SECTION 5The Structure of Formal Organizations
Head of the Bureaucracy
(CEO, Superintendent, president, etc.)
Department Head/VP
(subordinates)
Department Head/VP
Chapter Wrap-Up
1. How can a person’s status differ from his or her role?2. How does role conflict affect groups and individuals?
How can it be resolved?3. What are the five most common forms of interaction
recognized by sociologists?4. Identify and describe the three broad categories of
societies used by sociologists.5. How do the roles of group members differ between
primary and secondary groups?6. What, according to Max Weber’s model, are the major
characteristics of a bureaucracy?7. What weaknesses influence the effectiveness of
bureaucracies?
1. How can a person’s status differ from his or her role?2. How does role conflict affect groups and individuals?
How can it be resolved?3. What are the five most common forms of interaction
recognized by sociologists?4. Identify and describe the three broad categories of
societies used by sociologists.5. How do the roles of group members differ between
primary and secondary groups?6. What, according to Max Weber’s model, are the major
characteristics of a bureaucracy?7. What weaknesses influence the effectiveness of
bureaucracies?
CHAPTER 4