The Role of Social OrganizationsHuman beings are social creaturesThis means that they prefer to live in groupsSocial Organizations bring structure to the

way people interactWhat are some kinds of social

organizations?

The Role of Social OrganizationsSeveral organizations exist in Canada that

help people meet their needs:ChurchesSchoolsSports teamsCultures Families

The Role of Social OrganizationsMany social organizations organize people

into classes such as:Medical – doctors, nurses, patientsEducation – Superintendents, teachers, studentsSports – Coaches, players, refereesSociety – lower class, middle class, upper classIn the past – Kings, Nobles, peasants

What classes do we fit in?These classes, or strata, change as the time

goes by

The Role of Social OrganizationsThey influence the way in which an

organization is set up is the World View.

World View – is the beliefs about the limits and workings of the world shared by the members of a society.These are represented in their myths, lore,

ceremonies, social conduct, and general values.

The Role of Social OrganizationsWhat are some of the things that are valued

in Canadian society?

Decision MakingIn our society interdependence is very

obvious.The problem with an interdependent

society is that often all aspects of a society do not agree.

This requires a decision making process.

Decision MakingIn what ways can this be done?One of the major concerns of a society is the

ability of the society to allocate power to the certain organizations

Power is the ability to make decisions as well as the ability to carry them out

How is power distributed in Canada?