1. An Introductory Overview
Social Structures
An Introductory Overview

2. Social Groups
Like having groups of friends, there are groups of people
People that interact with each other with a sense of unity are a social group
Societies are large social groups
Can be defined by geography, political association, culture, et cetera
Societies help define social interaction
Societies, and social interaction, vary by geography, culture, et cetera

3. Social Structure Every society has a unique social structure
Meaning people have a place in a social hierarchy
Culture, political affiliation, and religion all affect social structures
Japanese “money culture”
Dynastic social superiority
The Islamic perspective of women

4. Intellectual Contributions
An Introductory Overview

5. Social Thought Social networks connect people and ideas
Societies produce a collective thought through education
This is affected by culture, religion, et cetera
Intellectual contributions are useful ideas that go beyond one society
The invention of geometry helps humans construct better buildings
The invention of the iPhone helps humans have access to the world

6. Intellect and Culture
Cultural trends in society reflect intellectual thought
This course will combine culture and intellect
These two correlate with each other; one change affects the other
Overall, social structures vary across the world but bear similarities
Culture varies greatly, as will intellectual contributions over time