What is the socio-cultural paradigm? Define the components of social organization present in human groups

1 As a young child, how did you learn what was expected of you in various group set
tings? Did the media, especially entertainment media, provide lessons or guidelines

for what to expect or how to behave? For example, how did you learn what you were

expected to do when in school, or church, or in a restaurant with your family? What

were the expected norms of behavior, the specialized roles, ranking, and social con

trols of these groups?

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What is the socio-cultural paradigm? Define the components of social organization
present in human groups (norms, roles, ranking, and social controls). How can an

understanding of these components help you or your group to achieve its goals?

3
In many communities, there is an annual funding drive that solicits charitable con
tributions for various non-profit organizations in the community. Often, there is a

well-known person or celebrity who “kicks off” the drive, and a fund-raising goal is

set for the community. Employees at their place of work are asked to contribute, and

may receive a pin or sticker to wear to indicate that they have done so. Discuss how

the components of social organization (norms, roles, ranking, and social controls) are
utilized to achieve the goal of the funding drive. How can these tools be applied to other groups and organizations to aid in achieving their goals?