Groups and Networks

These flashcards cover key concepts from the lecture on social groups and networks, emphasizing definitions, characteristics, and examples.

What is a dyad?

A group of two individuals where both are dependent on each other.

What defines a triad in a social group?

A group of three individuals where the group still exists if one person leaves.

What is mechanical solidarity according to Durkheim?

Social cohesion based on sameness or homogeneity.

What are primary groups characterized by?

Limited membership, face-to-face interaction, and strong emotional ties.

What are secondary groups characterized by?

Impersonal relationships and roles that are more important than individual members.

What does 'strength of weak ties' refer to?

The idea that weak ties can provide substantial benefits, especially for job seekers.

What is cultural capital?

Cultural benefits and advantages passed on to succeeding generations.

What is a bureaucracy according to Max Weber?

An administrative system organizing large numbers of people to work together, characterized by hierarchy and rules.

What problems are associated with bureaucracy?

Alienation, inefficiency, ritualism, inertia, and potential for oligarchy.

What does social capital refer to?

Connections and networks that facilitate individual access to resources and opportunities.