SOCIAL: MODERN OPS SOCIOLOGY

In sociology we have the concept of social structure.  A social structure can be defined as a hierarchy in which through consensus people subscribe.  A social structure is enacted via the beliefs and values of society.  I feel that sociology is not looking at social hierarchy more critically.  It accepts the distant view of categorizing people based on wealth.  I believe sociology should change to include hierarchy for not only wealth but, skill/ intelligence, and beauty/ charisma.  Looking at social structures from these three prongs will allow the sociologist to analyze the modern conflicts we have.  Yes wealth is a social structure but from my analysis the current view of social structures are out dated.  We need to look and emphasize skill/ intelligence and beauty/ charisma.

Skill/ intelligence can be looked at from a hierarchy of smart to dumb.  I know its quite frank but really, we need to talk about this. Those that are on top or the smartest gain scholarships, bursaries and other validation from the society.  They are looked at with such respect and dignity.  However as we go down the hierarchy we start to see that societies problem.  The negligence and the disdain for the dumb.  These people are unable to fight for what is equity.  They live in ignorance and are dismissed by society.  Someone needs to fight and represent these people.  This is where those higher in the hierarchy take it upon themselves to defend these people because they have realized that they are unable to defend themselves.  This social structure is thus supportive of the members on the bottom.  The intelligent people ensure that these dumb people are being represented equally.  However, not all intelligent people are advocates of equity.  There is a likelihood that the opposite can happen as well, just be aware.

The oldest and most known way of division was and is beauty/ charisma.  Yet, we don’t really talk about this social structure as much as we value it.  Society adores these people and through their adoration they blindly submit.  This is the thorn of this social hierarchy.  People become confused and dumb when affection hits them.  They are unable to think properly because of their feelings or emotions.  This hierarchy is the oldest and is the one of the most potent yet it is overlooked and forgotten.  Clearly those who are considered, “hot,” and, “popular,” have the ability to influence people while those that are considered, “ugly,” are left to find other channels in which they can exercise their regression.