Social Structure and Social Interaction Flashcards
Macrosociology
the study of outside influences on human societies on a wide scale
Microsociology
Small-scale sociological analysis that studies the behavior of people in face-to-face social interactions and small groups to understand what they do, say, and think
Social interaction
The process of reciprocal influence exercised by individuals over one another during social encounters
Social structure
the distinctive, stable arrangement or institutions whereby human beings in a society interact and live together
Social class
People with a similar status in society
Status
A rank or position that someone holds
Status set
A position occupied by a person in a society
Ascribed status
A position in a social group that one is born into or have no control over it
Achieved status
A position in a social group that one earns based on merit or one’s choices
Status symbols
A visible, external symbol of one’s social position, an indicator of economic or social status
Master status
The social position that is the primary identifying characteristic of an individual
Status Inconsistency
A situation where an individual’s social positions have both positive and negative influences on their social status
Role
The behavior expected of an individual who occupies a given social position of status
Group
Two or more people who interact with one another, share similar characteristics, and collectively have a sense of unity
Social institution
The established patterns of beliefs, behaviors and relationships that organize social life
