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  1. Define social interaction and social reality.
  2. Identify and discuss the various elements of social structure.
  3. Discuss the differences between ascribed and achieved statuses.
  4. Identify and describe the various types of social role situations.
  5. Discuss the contribution of groups to the function of social structure.
  6. Describe the various types of groups.
  7. Discuss the impact of social networks and technology on social relationships.
  8. Analyze the importance of social institutions.
  9. Discuss the importance of social structure from a global perspective.
  10. Describe the various characteristics of a bureaucracy.
  11. Define McDonaldization and discuss the worldwide bureaucratization of society.





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