2.04 Social Structure and its Components

• Introduction
• Learn
• Try It
• Task

Introduction

Throughout this lesson, you will learn about the vairous levels of society - from the social structure at the macro-level all the way down to the social interactions at the micro-level.

At the macro-level, social structure is:

• The complex framework of societal institutions
  
• The social practices that make up a society
• The organizational elements that establish limits on people's behavior
• Essential for the survival of society and for the well-being of individuals
• A social web of familial support and social relationships that connects each of us to the larger society

At the micro-level, social interaction is:

• The process by which people act toward or respond to other people 
  
• The process by which people respond to other people
  
• The foundation for all relationships and groups in society