1. Section 1: Building Blocks of Social Structure
CHAPTER 4
Social Structure
Section 1: Building Blocks of Social Structure
Section 2: Types of Social Interaction
Section 3: Types of Societies
Section 4: Groups Within Society
Section 5: The Structure of Formal Organizations

2. SECTION 1
Building Blocks of Social Structure
Question:
What are the two major components of social structure, and how do they affect human interaction?

3. Building Blocks of Social Structure
SECTION 1
Building Blocks of Social Structure
Status
Examples of Roles
Examples of Conflict / Strain
fire fighter
putting out fires, saving lives, wearing a uniform
voluntarily puts self in danger but has loved ones who need him or her
mother
providing food and shelter, nurturing family, disciplining children
work fatigue and long shifts make household tasks and interactions difficult
P.T.A. president
running meetings, recruiting new members, planning activities
has trouble getting members to attend and follow through on promises

4. SECTION 2
Types of Social Interaction
Question:
What are some common types of social interaction, and what are examples
of each?

5. Types of Social Interactions
SECTION 2
Types of Social Interaction
Exchange
Competition
Types of Social Interactions
Conflict
Cooperation
Accommodation

6. SECTION 3
Types of Societies
Question:
What are the three main types of societies and characteristics or examples of each?

7. Types of Societies SECTION 3 Preindustrial Industrial
Postindustrial
Types of Societies
hunting and gathering; pastoral; horticultural; mechanical solidarity
agricultural
manufacturing
urban; technology;
organic solidarity
information;
provision of services

8. Question: What are the purposes and functions of groups?
SECTION 4
Groups Within Society
Question:
What are the purposes and functions of groups?

9. control members’ behavior
SECTION 4
Groups Within Society
define boundaries
select leaders
GROUP FUNCTIONS
set goals
assign tasks
make decisions
control members’ behavior

10. Question: How are bureaucracies structured? SECTION 5
The Structure of Formal Organizations
Question:
How are bureaucracies structured?

11. The Structure of Formal Organizations
SECTION 5
The Structure of Formal Organizations
Head of the Bureaucracy
(CEO, Superintendent, president, etc.)
Department Head/VP
(subordinates)
Department Head/VP

12. Chapter Wrap-Up CHAPTER 4
1. How can a person’s status differ from his or her role?
2. How does role conflict affect groups and individuals? How can it be resolved?
3. What are the five most common forms of interaction recognized by sociologists?
4. Identify and describe the three broad categories of societies used by sociologists.
5. How do the roles of group members differ between primary and secondary groups?
6. What, according to Max Weber’s model, are the major characteristics of a bureaucracy?
7. What weaknesses influence the effectiveness of bureaucracies?