Chapter 5 Flashcards
(26 cards)
Social Structure
patterns of relationships that endure from generation to generation
Social Class
a group with similar access to power, wealth, and prestige
Consensus
definitions that reflect society as a whole
Conflict
different social interest groups with conflicting ideas
Social Status
socially defined positions that are characterized by certain expectations, rights, and duties
Role
behaviour associated with a status
Role Conflict
when one is forced to choose between competing demands of multiple roles
Role Strain
when demands and expectations of a role are impossible for us to satisfy
What is role exit and what are the steps to it?
the process of leaving a role central to one’s identity
- Doubt
- Alternatives
- Departure
- New identity
Social Institutions
structures that provide for patterned relationships and are organized around a central activity or social need
Mechanical Solidarity
type of community bonding usually found in traditional societies, in which people share beliefs, values, and activities
Organic Solidarity
when people live in a society that has a diverse division of labour
Gemeinschaft
rural (personal relationships, ties, and family)
Gesellschaft
urban (impersonal)
Social Group
people who share norms, values, and behaviours and interact with each other
Primary group
small, enduring, and intimate
Secondary group
formal, superficial, and temporary
Bounded Relationship
exist only under certain conditions
Reference group
the group you use to evaluate yourself
What are the types of leadership styles?
Autocratic: leader determines group policies and assign tasks
Democratic: strive to set policy through discussion and agreement
Laissez-Faire: lead by absence
Social capital
the individual and collective resources available to them
Formal Organization
created for certain purposes and built for maximum efficiency
Utilitarian Organization
receive wages for work
Normative Organization
exists to achieve a worthwhile goal
