Chapter 5 Flashcards
Georg Simmel
Argued key element that forms social relations in a group is the SIZE
- Dyad(group of two):mutual similarities, very close relationship, mutual dependence
- Triad(group of three): drama, jealousy, secrets, no dependency
When a third person adds to a dyad what role do they play?
- Mediator: helps others get along
- Tertius Gaudens: prospers when other two argue
- Divide et Impera: Tries putting a wedge between other two people
As group size increases how does the number of relationships change?
they increase exponentially
How did GEORG SIMMEL categorized groups larger than dyads and triads? THREE DIFFERENT CATEGORIES
- small groups: 1 center of attention, face-to-face interaction, lack of rules unless norms and equality are set
- parties: face-to-face, multi-focus
- large groups: formal group, involved status/favoring, conferences
What main groups did C.H. Cooley identify? TWO MAIN GROUPS
- Primary groups: limited # of people, very loyal
* Secondary groups: people with common interests, impersonal, affiliated
What other group types are there?
- in-group: conform to rules ex) heterosexuals
- out-groups: ex) homosexuals
- reference groups: help you understand place in society in relationship to other groups
What is the Asch Test?
- developed in the 1940s
* shows how much people are influenced by the actions or norms of a group
Social Network
set of relations, set of dyads held together by ties between individuals
Tie
set of stories that explains our relationship to other members of our network
ex) family embers, acquaintances, people you’ve just met, content of your relationship with these people
Narrative
sum of all the stories contained in a series of ties
how you’ve created your ties throughout your lifetime
Embeddedness
degree to which ties are reinforced through indirection paths within a social network
deep connections with others that then connects you with their ties
Mark Granovetter
Developed concept of “strong of weak ties”relatively weak ties can actually be quite valuable because they create new opportunities
Structural Hole
gap between network clusters, between two people who could benefit from gap being closed
Social Capital
information, knowledge of people or ideas, and connects that help individuals enter preexisting networks or gain power
Opinions on what has caused changes in social capital
- declined in civil engagement
- less time to devote to traditional community activities
- Internet
