Social relation

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Social relation

Social relation (/ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˈleɪʃən/) refers to any relationship between two or more individuals. Social relations derived from individual agency form the basis of social structure and the basic object for analysis by social scientists. Fundamental inquiries into the nature of social relations feature in the work of sociologists such as Max Weber, Karl Marx, and Emile Durkheim.

Etymology

The term "social relation" originates from the Latin word "socialis", meaning "of companionship" or "allied", and "relation", from the Latin "relationem", meaning "a bringing back or restoring".

Related Terms

  • Social interaction: A dynamic, changing sequence of social actions between individuals or groups.
  • Social structure: A pattern of social arrangements in society that are both emergent from and determinant of the actions and interactions of the individuals.
  • Social order: A particular set or system of linked social structures, institutions, relations, customs, values and practices, which conserve, maintain and enforce certain patterns of relating and behaving.
  • Social capital: The effective functioning of social groups through interpersonal relationships, a shared sense of identity, a shared understanding, shared norms, shared values, trust, cooperation, and reciprocity.
  • Social network: A social structure made up of a set of social actors (such as individuals or organizations), sets of dyadic ties, and other social interactions between actors.

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