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Social Structure

Social Structure. Content Standard 5: The SW identify the effects of social institutions on individual and group behavior, and how these institutions influence the development of the individual. Social Structure.

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Social Structure

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  1. Social Structure Content Standard 5: The SW identify the effects of social institutions on individual and group behavior, and how these institutions influence the development of the individual

  2. Social Structure Analyze the impact of social institutions on individuals, groups and organizations within society including familial, religious, educational, economic, and political

  3. Why the Owl Stares Once upon a time Owl and Pigeon met and talked just like folks.“There are more owls than pigeons,” boasted Owl.“No,” said Pigeon, “Many more pigeons. I challenge you to count numbers!” “Agreed,” responded Owl. “The big woods is fine place. Plenty trees for everybody.”“Fine. A week from today will give time to notify all owls and pigeons,” Pigeon said.One day the count of owls came first. Trees were full of owls. They were sure there could not be as many pigeons.Owls were all over the place. Soon they heard roar from the east, then roar from south and roar from north. Many Pigeons covered trees so limbs broke. Owls could not believe there could be that many pigeons. They sat still moving their heads back and forth staring with wide eyes. Pigeons kept coming.Owls darting under trees and flying away. They travel at night so they will not meet pigeons. Owls stared so long and hard at pigeons their eyes just stayed that way

  4. Why the Owl Stares What are some things you can learn from this tale?

  5. Why the Owl Stares • In our family/culture it’s important to teach: • Respect of elders • Respect of others • Manners

  6. Examining Social Structure Social Structure: The network of interrelated statuses and roles that guide human interaction What are some examples?

  7. Status • Socially defined position in a group or in a society • Each status has attached to it one or more roles • Using examples provided in bellwork, what is the status for each of the roles?

  8. Role The behavior-the rights and obligations-expected of someone occupying a particular status Using examples from bellwork, what are some of the rights and/or obligations for your roles?

  9. Status • Ascribed status: Assigned according to qualities beyond a person’s control • Based on inherited traits or are assigned automatically when a person reaches a certain age

  10. Status • Achieved Status: Individuals acquire through their own direct efforts • Example: Basketball player who goes to the NBA

  11. Master Status • Can be either achieved or ascribed • In United States, an adult’s master status is usually achieved • EX: Occupation, wealth, marital status, or parenthood can serve as master status • How can a person’s master status change? Give examples

  12. Roles Statuses serve as social categories; roles are the component of social structure that bring statuses to life

  13. Reciprocal Roles • The corresponding roles that define patterns of interaction between related statues • Example: The role of a husband can not be filled without having someone else perform the role of the spouse • Please provide 3 examples of a reciprocal role

  14. Role Expecations • The socially determined behaviors expected of a person • Example: Doctors are expected to treat their patients with skill and care • Please provide 3 examples of role expectations

  15. Role Performance • The actual role behavior-does not always match the behavior expected by society • Example: Some parents mistreat their children • Please provide 3 examples of role performance

  16. Role Conflict • Within a single status, there are many interrelated roles to perform • The different roles attached to a single status is a role set • Role Conflict occurs when fulfilling the role expectation of one status makes it difficult to fulfill the role expectations of another statues • Example: Working parents • Please provide one example

  17. Role Strain • Occurs when a person has difficulty meeting the role expectations of a single status • Example: A boss who must maintain the morale of workers while getting them to work long periods of overtime • Please provide one example

  18. Social Institutions • When these statuses and roles are organized to satisfy one or more of the basic needs of society • Basic needs include providing physical and emotional support for its members, transmitting knowledge, producing goods and services and maintaining social control • Example: Family, the economy, politics, education and religion

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