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19. Structural Equivalents or Position and Role

The chapter discusses social networks and their influence in various settings, focusing on structural equivalence and spatial dimensions. It highlights how individuals within a community or institution interact indirectly, influencing each other despite not having direct relationships. It also emphasizes the importance of information gathering through observations, discussions, and hearing from different social groups.

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Sections

  • 1

    Structural Equivalents Or Position And Role

    This section discusses structural equivalents in social networks and their implications for role relationships, illustrating how individuals may belong to similar groups without direct interactions.

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  • 1.1

    Role In Social Networks

    This section discusses the concept of structural equivalence in social networks, illustrating how individuals can share roles and positions within a community despite not having direct interactions.

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  • 1.2

    Impact Of Structural Equivalence

    This section discusses structural equivalence, highlighting the significance of shared positions and roles among individuals in social networks, and its impact on information gathering and competition.

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  • 1.3

    Spatial Dimension

    The section emphasizes the importance of spatial groups in social interactions and information gathering.

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  • 1.4

    Types Of Groups

    This section examines different types of groups based on structural equivalence, spatial distribution, and methods of information sharing.

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  • 1.5

    Information Collection

    This section discusses the concepts of structural equivalence, information collection through various interactions, and the importance of community networks in gathering knowledge.

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  • 2

    Rainwater Harvesting In Bangladesh

    The section explores the structural equivalence and social networks involved in rainwater harvesting initiatives in Bangladesh, particularly how community dynamics influence the acceptance and dissemination of information about this sustainable practice.

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  • 2.1

    Description Of Survey Area

    The section discusses structural equivalence in social networks, emphasizing how individuals in similar positions influence information sharing and socialization within a community.

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  • 2.2

    Installation Of Rainwater Tanks

    This section discusses the installation and social dynamics of rainwater tanks in polluted areas, with a focus on community engagement and information sharing.

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  • 2.3

    Community Perspectives

    This section discusses various community perspectives citing structural equivalence and spatial dimensions in social networks.

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  • 2.4

    Methodology For Social Network Definition

    This section explores the methodology for defining social networks, emphasizing structural equivalence and spatial dimensions, and methods of gathering information within such networks.

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  • 2.5

    Findings From The Survey

    The section discusses findings from a survey about social networks in Morrelganj and highlights the concept of structural equivalence among individuals in the same social roles.

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  • 3

    Analysis Of Information Sources

    This section discusses the analysis of information sources in social networks, emphasizing structural equivalence and spatial dimensions in knowledge sharing.

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  • 3.1

    Hearing

    This section discusses the concept of structural equivalence in social networks, particularly how individuals can be connected through shared roles, spatial proximity, and the methods of gathering information.

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  • 3.2

    Observations

    This section explores structural equivalents in social networks, illustrating how individuals in similar roles interact indirectly despite lacking direct relationships.

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  • 3.3

    Discussions

    The section discusses the importance of structural equivalence and social networks in understanding interactions among individuals in various contexts.

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  • 4

    Policy Implications

    This section discusses the implications of structural equivalence in social networks, particularly in relation to competition and information dissemination within communities.

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  • 4.1

    Engagement Of Users

    This section discusses how users engage with their social networks and the role of structural equivalence and spatial dimensions in facilitating information exchange.

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  • 4.2

    Promotion Strategies

    This section discusses the role of social networks and structural equivalence in promoting competitive behaviors among individuals in various professional settings.

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References

18 part b.pdf

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Social networks can exist w...
  • Different modes of informat...
  • The impact of spatial distr...

Final Test

Revision Tests