Week 10-1. Introduction to Sociology/Social Structure

1. Summary

A social structure means to structural classify (grouping) of society according to function or purpose. For example, that classifies people in society by race, class, gender, etc., is one of the social structure classifications. The social structure was established and used more specifically by Marx, Spencer, Weber, Tönnies, Durkheim, etc. 
Not only that, but there are also a wide variety of social structures. As society develops, increasing areas where social structure can be applied. Various structures such as labor, occupation, class can be applied to social structure concepts. But the social structure contains several subpar variables. Therefore, if we neglect to identify and consider various factors within a social structure, it can cause errors in social analysis.

2. Interesting

Social structure sometimes hinders the identification of microscopic factors. This means that both micro and macroscopic methodologies in social analysis should be applied properly. All those who live in society form a specific group and belong within the group. Therefore, everyone will belong within a certain social structure. Then, should also a person who does not have the intention to belong of group be considered to be part of the social structure? For example, is a person who lives alone in the mountains away from society, or a person who belongs to a particular group by others but does not want to (adolescents who belong to religion by their parents) also included in the social structure?

3. Discussion

What is the most important social structure in modern society?

Written by Jaehoon Kim (김재훈)

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