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Social Organizations: Networks: Topic 4

This document discusses social networks and how they function in society. It defines a social network as a social structure comprised of individuals connected through various relationships. These connections are represented by nodes, which are the individuals or groups, and ties, which are the links between nodes. Social networks play an important role in society by connecting people and facilitating the spread of information and ideas. They provide social support and help achieve societal goals.

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Social Organizations: Networks: Topic 4

This document discusses social networks and how they function in society. It defines a social network as a social structure comprised of individuals connected through various relationships. These connections are represented by nodes, which are the individuals or groups, and ties, which are the links between nodes. Social networks play an important role in society by connecting people and facilitating the spread of information and ideas. They provide social support and help achieve societal goals.

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Content 5 Organizations in Society

Topic 4 Social Organizations: Networks

Topic 4: Social Organizations: Networks

Learning Outcomes:
At the end of this lesson, the learners should be able to:
 discuss what a social network is and how it works, and
 recognize the role networks play in a person and in society.

Questions:

 What roles does social media play in your life?

Review:
Social Groups and Organizations
Sometimes, social organizations refer to associational groups. It includes corporations, armies, schools, and banks. The
society is composed of many such organizations. A state is considered as a political organization and a school may
represent an educational organization. They are all social organizations.

Organization is a state of being or a condition in which the various institutions in society are functioning by their
recognized or implied purposes. (Elliott and Merrill, 1950)

Social organization or social system refers to the interdependence of parts in groups. These groups may differ in size
and nature. It makes possible the complex activities where members of a complex society participate in.

Groups Within Society and the Rise of Social Networks


A social group is a team of two or more individuals that are dependent on one another. Its organization rests on the
purpose of working and achieving the goals of society. Humans are social beings whoa are constantly longing and
needing association or support.

Different group categorization exists in the society. Categories include primary and secondary groups, in-group and out-
group, and reference groups.

The existence of different social organizations in society and the connections or ties that bind them together give rise to a
social network.

Social Networks
A social network is a social structure comprised of individuals joined by a certain pattern of links or relations. Social
networks are indicative of a person or an organization's relationships as either casual and informal or personal and
intimate. This is often regarded as individuals' basic tool to connect to society.

Designed to connect people and make the world seem borderless, social media websites like Twitter or Facebook are
social networks. In a click, updates about an individual may reach his friends and friends of friends as well. People listed
in your phone book are your social networks. Membership to organizations or companies guarantees a social network.

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Content 5 Organizations in Society
Topic 4 Social Organizations: Networks

Ties and Nodes


As mentioned, social networks are composed of individuals and the connections or links that bind them together. These
components of a network are called 'nodes' and 'ties.'

The person or organization playing a part in a network is known as a node. On the other hand, ties are the links or
connections that bind individuals or organizations together.

They may be weak or strong. Measured by strength, strong ties are the result of intimate and personal links. Meanwhile,
weak ties are connections caused by informal, casual, and business-like relationships.

The Importance of Social Networks


Through networks, social linkages or connections are formed. It is important to note that these networks serve a role in
the attainment of the goals of society. Through networks, people get connected, get updated, and become aware.

Networks are media for the spread and exchange of ideas. News awareness, information relay, and rumors are good
examples. Some people also use their networks to obtain a position in a company, to make a business successful, or to
earn a living. Social networks undoubtedly serve as social support and provide people with information or guidance in
times of need.

Key Points:
 A social group is a team of two or more individuals who are dependent on one another.
 A social network is a social structure comprised of individuals joined by a particular pattern of links or relations.
 Nodes are the persons or organizations playing a part in a network.
 Ties are links or connections that bind individuals or organizations together.
 Through networks, people get connected, get updated, and become aware.

Activity:

 Name at least three social networks you use. Write a short description for each. Include their functions and
significance in your life. Also identify the types of members for each social network.

Points for Reflection:

 How do your social networks affect your personal life? Do they influence your values, behaviors, and
perspectives?
What makes social networks significant in society? How does their existence achieve the goals of the community?
 Can a person survive without the people with whom he or she has shared his or her life with?
 Can society survive without the existence of social networks?

In a social network, a node refers to the individual or organization playing a part in a network. In a physical system, it is an
active electronic device that is attached to a network and is capable of creating, receiving, or transmitting information over
a communications channel.

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