week 6 Flashcards
(32 cards)
social networks
sets of relationships between individuals, groups, and/or organizations
- micro/meso
- macro
- friends, family
- local civic, sports, and religious organizations
- the nation networks connect us to society and place us w/in larger social structures
what can networks do?
create opportunties for their members
generate obligations that limit members freedom
individuals access to networks differs by their gender and other characteristics
different opportuntites
difference in access to opportunity- enhancing networks are one reason for persistent inequality
are social networks perpetuating inequality?
referrals are 7% more likely to advance to the interview phase than non-referrals
referrals
internal referrals are 17.8% more likely
hiring manger’s preference for referrals at the job-offer phase was 7.7%
the process of interaction
social interaction consists of 2 or more individuals purposefully relating to each other
-all interactions has 3 components
-an action
-a common goal
-social context governed by norms
The action, goal, and context, help us interrupt the meaning of interaction
people’s assume
people assume that others will shove their interpretation of situation
Shared interpretations for appropriate behavior
Dress, manner,actions,communications
Interaction norms and expectations
Learned through socialization
The amount of personal space people need varies by
Cultural setting
Gender
Status
Social context
Personal space
Communicates social positions
- people in higher positions more greater control of physical space
- gender differences
Intimate
0-17 private affectionate
Personal
Friends/acquaintances 18 inches-4 feet
Social distance
4-12 feet impersonal business relations
Public distance
12 feet or more-public speaking form
Interaction theoretical perspective / rational choice/exchange theory
Relationships are formed and maintained based on individuals reward and costs
-An interaction is sustained when it’s benefits are high and costs are low
What does the rational choice/exchange theory assume?
Are based on calculations of self interest current or eventful pay off
- guided by reason
- involve expectations of reciprocity
Symbolic interaction theory -Ethnomethodology
Focuses on the most basic norms governing interaction
-research is often carried out by violating norms and observing people’s reactions
Dramaturgy
Analyzes interaction as if it were a staged play with audiences parts scripts props and settings
- we perform parts and scripts through socialization
Social statuses
Positions that individuals hold in the social world
Ascribed status
A status that is assigned at birth, does not change during an individuals lifetime
Achieved status
Chosen/learned by a decisions one makes by personal ability
Master status
A persons most important status
