W10.2 May 10 (Mon) - 계해운(JIHAIYUN)

Summary:

Social structure is a crucial concept in social science, encompassing the enduring relationships or bonds between individuals or groups. It emphasizes that society is grouped into structurally relevant groups or sets of roles, each with different functions, meanings, or purposes. Social structure can be seen as a significant factor influencing societal institutions, including economic, legal, political, and cultural institutions. This concept is particularly vital in modern organizational studies, as the structure of organizations may determine their flexibility, adaptability, and other aspects. The concept of embeddedness highlights how individual behavior is enmeshed in a dense web of interpersonal relationships, aiding in understanding the orderliness of social life. The study of social structure traces back to early sociologists such as Marx, Weber, who extensively researched the structures in economics, politics, culture, and other fields. Modern sociologists distinguish between micro and macro structures and explore various types of social structures like normative, ideal, and interest structures.


Interesting points:

The concept of embeddedness emphasizes the close connection between individual behavior and interpersonal relationships. It underscores how individual behavior is embedded within a dense network of interpersonal relationships, contributing to the understanding of social orderliness.


Question:

What factors influence the evolution of social structure?

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  1. GUO YING 곽영May 13, 2024 at 10:17 PM

    1. Technological and economic development: Technological advancements and economic reforms can alter modes of production, occupational structures, and social status, thus influencing the evolution of social structure.
    2. Cultural and ideological shifts: Changes in culture and values can lead to the redefinition of social roles, identities, and relationships, thereby affecting the evolution of social structure.
    3. Political and institutional reforms: Changes in political systems and legal norms may reshape power distribution, social status, and social organization, thereby influencing social structure. 4. Demographic changes: Factors such as population growth, migration, and urbanization can alter social composition and structure, thereby impacting the evolution of social structure.

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