Information AboutSocial Circle |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT SOCIAL CIRCLE | |
| sociology | |
| group processes | |
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Social Circles are interconnected through Social Connection s between individuals. The theory of Six Degrees Of Separation points out that mathematically, there are on average 6 steps between any two living people on Earth. Social Circles also overlap. For example, there may be people who work together who are also in the same tennis club or coffee clatch, or you may know someone independently of a mutual friend. Social Circles tend to have unique sets of norms and values. When an individual does not comply with them, the individual may be ostracized, admonished, or even embarrassed by other members of the group. Hierarchical social structures with socially-defined positions provide an excellent example how norms and values are applied within social circles. For example, a social circle could be a Toastmasters club, where there are executive positions that are held by a clearly defined process. Alternatively, a social circle could be a group of Cricket enthusiasts who gather in a local pub once a week to watch a game. In the second case, group leadership and membership is informal in nature. |
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