Chapter 3: Social Structure

Section 1: Building blocks of social structure Main Idea Social structure is a guide to human interaction Status and Roles play HUGE part in this.

Social Structure and Social interaction In you notes, write down/describe one example of a good social interaction you have had with someone, when the outcome was positive, or what you wanted. Then, write down/describe one example of a bad social interaction you have had with someone, when the outcome was negative or didn’t turn out as you planned.

Social structure Status Role Ascribed status Achieved status Section 1 Vocabulary Social structure Status Role Ascribed status Achieved status Master status Role set Role conflict Role strain Role exit Social institution

Significant social institutions -What are the 5 most important social institutions? Look on page 57 :0) List each one and give a brief description. -Answer the following questions in your notes: What purpose do social institutions serve? -Which 2 are the most important to you and why?

Exchange Reciprocity Exchange theory Competition Conflict Cooperation Section 2: vocabulary Exchange Reciprocity Exchange theory Competition Conflict Cooperation Accommodation

Create your own social status diagram. You need to have at least 5 ascribed and 5 achieved. Draw a picture of yourself in the middle :0) Look at page 55 in your textbook if you need some help. Turn in the diagram before you leave. ON BACK Which ascribed is most impactful to your life and why? Which achieved is most impactful to your life and why?

Read the article either as a class or individually. Interaction Article Read the article either as a class or individually. Each student needs to complete the questions on the back of the article. If time permits you can discuss the article as a class. Please turn in your questions before you leave.

T-chart Please write down 10 pros and 10 cons of technology. You will be using this for your upcoming essay :0)

How do postindustrial societies and industrial societies differ? Thinking critically Please answer the following questions in your notes. Be prepared to discuss. How do the statuses held by people tend to change as societies become more complex? How do postindustrial societies and industrial societies differ? Look at the 4 main revolutions on the bottom of pages 64-65. Which one do you feel is most important/beneficial and why?

Section 4: Groups Within Society Main Idea: Groups are the foundation of social life. Groups can vary in size, organization, and purpose. Each group performs several important functions in society.

Group Graphic Organizer Group Type Characteristics Primary Group Secondary Group Reference Group In-Group Out-Group

Read the section Group Functions on page 73. Functions of groups Read the section Group Functions on page 73. What do all groups need to exist? How are leader(s) of a group selected? How do groups control their members? What groups are you a part of?