2. Social Interaction
 The process by which people act toward
and respond to others…the foundation
for all relationships and groups in
society.
 How do you interact?

4. How has technology impacted the
WAY we interact?
PROS CONS

5. Social Structure
 The stable pattern of social relationships
that exist within a particular group or
society.
 What groups / relationships exist in your
life? Sackville High? HRM? Canada vs.
other countries?

6. Status?
 Ascribed: born with
 Achieved: personal choice / merit
 Who are you? What are your status’?

7. Social Structure Framework

8. Status Symbols
 Material signs of your status

9. Roles
 A set of behavioural expectations
associated with a given status.
 What is the role (behaviours expected)
of students at SHS? Teachers?
Administrators?
 Is there a gender difference? What
about in your family?

10. Role Conflict
 When incompatible role demands are
placed on a person by two or more
statuses held at the same time…

11. What are the roles you have?
 List the roles you have in your life.
 Identify examples of role conflict.
 If no conflict, why do you think you are
without role conflict?

12. Social Groups
 2+
 Interact
 Common Identity
 Interdependence
Primary: small, less specialized….family,
close friends, school or work-related peer
groups.
Secondary: larger, goal-oriented, limited
time….school, church, corporations

13. Social Networks
 A series of social
relationships that
link an individual to
others.

14. Crips & Bloods Made in America