W10.2 May 10 (Fri) - Song Seo Yoon

 1. Summary

Social structure is a concept that emphasizes the relationship between various entities or groups in society and the patterns of continuous and stable relationships. It indicates that society is separated according to the distinction of race, class, gender, etc., and social treatment can be understood in relation to the background. Structural decisions arise when actions are guided by the basic structure of the social system. Social structure affects the economy, law, politics, and cultural systems, such as family, religion, law, economy, and social class.

Social structure has an embedded concept as a factor that influences individual behavior, which means that individual behavior is intertwined in social networks. Historically, Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Emile Durkheim have contributed to the concept of social structure. Marx argued that the economic foundation determines other aspects of society, and Durkheim saw that social institutions and practices played an important role in the functional integration of society.

Claude Lévi-Strauss's structuralist, feminist, and Marxist perspectives developed the concept of social structure in the 20th century. Anthony Giddens and Pierre Bourdieu emphasized the relationship between structure and subject, while Giddens sought the duality of structure and willingness to choose, and Bourdieu sought a flexible explanation. Modern sociologists classify social structures into normative, ideal, interest, and interactive structures, and see that social structures can be naturally occurring or socially constructed. This is explained by the co-evolution of social structures and human actors. Although social structure analysis considers systematic biases through multivariate analysis, analytical problems still remain.

2. What did I learn

Through this article, I realized that the social structure is deeply rooted in individual behavior. I came to understand that social structures are not just networks, but are formed by complex interactions of institutions, norms, and economic factors. In addition, through the theories of Giddens and Bourdieu, I learned that structures and subjects can interact to make changes. I came to realize that social structure analysis is an important tool for understanding and resolving systematic biases. This realization provides important insights in addressing social inequality and discrimination.

3. question/discussion

Is the impact of social structure on individual freedom and choice positive or negative?


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