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In social science, a social relation or social interaction is 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 in his theory of social action.
Categorising social interactions enables observational and other social research,
such as Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft (lit. "Community and Society"), collective consciousness, etc. However different schools and theories of sociology and
other social sciences dispute the methods used for such investigations. We take
a multidisciplinary approach to Social Relations that is extremely useful for promoting and understanding particular social and cultural issues in local and broader
contexts. Our approach draws on psychology, sociology and anthropology – disciplines which examine from different angles how people organise and make meaning
of the worlds they inhabit.
Social Relations has particular relevance for people whose professional careers require a broad understanding of people’s lived experiences and relationships. A
person constructs a sense of identity in relation to family, other people, cultural
practices, gender, social class, social/political systems, sexuality, geographic location and physical and mental abilities.
Learning within a Social Relations framework enhances:
• people’s personal relationships
• their workplace relations with peers, managers and clients
• their engagement and sense of belonging with the community
Titany answered the question on November 29, 2021 at 08:31