SOC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Embeddedness, Solomon Asch, Social Network
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Primary groups social groups such as family or friends, composed of intimate face-to-face relationships that strongly influence the attitudes and ideals of those involved. Secondary groups groups marked by impersonal instrumental relationships (those existing as a means to an end) Roles are more important than the individuals that fill them. Groups have strong influences over individual behavior. Solomon asch experiment with giving incorrect answers. Subjects more confused when the entire group gave an incorrect answer. In-group most powerful group, most often the majority. Out-group stigmatized or less powerful group, usually the minority. Heterosexuals are the in-group in the us. Whites are the in-group in south africa even though they are a minority. Due to enormous political and economic power. Relative power to define what constitutes normal vs. abnormal thoughts and behavior. A group that helps us understand or make sense of our position in society relative to other groups. Ex: compare high schools or other socioeconomic classes.
