SOC100H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Milgram Experiment, Social Network, Oligarchy
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Relationships emotionally important pay more attention to norms of solidarity than morality. 2) structures of authority tend to render people obedient. 3) bureaucracies are highly effective structures of authority. Bureaucracy large, impersonal organization comprising many clearly defined positions arranged in a hierarchy. Ideally staff members always try to find ways of running bureaucracy more efficiency. Efficiency achieving bureaucracy"s goals at least cost. Social network bounded set of individuals who are linked by exchange of material or emotional resources non-members. Patterns of exchange determine boundaries of network. Members exchange resources more frequently with one another than with. Also think of themselves as network members. May be formal (defined in writing) but more often informal (defined in practice) More likely to find job with acquaintances (weak ties) than friends (strong ties) cuz friends mean overlapping relationships. Community intimate & emotionally intense social ties. Society impersonal relationships held together largely by self-interest. Dyad social relationship between 2 node or social unites.
