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What role does Hector play in the narrative of The Iliad with regard to betweenness centrality?
What role does Hector play in the narrative of The Iliad with regard to betweenness centrality?
Which character in The Iliad exemplifies high alpha centrality due to their influence and power?
Which character in The Iliad exemplifies high alpha centrality due to their influence and power?
What does degree centrality measure in the context of The Iliad?
What does degree centrality measure in the context of The Iliad?
What is the giant component in terms of network theory as it applies to The Iliad?
What is the giant component in terms of network theory as it applies to The Iliad?
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How does the character Helen contribute to the themes of dependence in The Iliad?
How does the character Helen contribute to the themes of dependence in The Iliad?
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What term describes the punishment of women for their sexual behavior within social networks?
What term describes the punishment of women for their sexual behavior within social networks?
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How does dependence impact power dynamics within social networks?
How does dependence impact power dynamics within social networks?
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What does Bonacich centrality measure in a network?
What does Bonacich centrality measure in a network?
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Which example illustrates the concept of brokers in social networks?
Which example illustrates the concept of brokers in social networks?
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During labor conflicts in early 20th-century America, how did employers exploit racial divisions?
During labor conflicts in early 20th-century America, how did employers exploit racial divisions?
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What is a characteristic of a liaison broker?
What is a characteristic of a liaison broker?
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In competitive business networks, how might rivals use structural advantages?
In competitive business networks, how might rivals use structural advantages?
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What role does structural power play in exploitation within social networks?
What role does structural power play in exploitation within social networks?
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Study Notes
Social Networks
- Social networks are systems of relationships influencing access to resources, information, and power. They reflect social hierarchy, influence, and dependence.
- Dependence arises when individuals or groups rely on others for resources, opportunities, or support. This creates power imbalances and potential exploitation.
- Slut-shaming is a form of social control punishing women for their sexual behavior, enforcing societal gender norms. This can damage reputation and limit opportunities.
- Racial tensions are sometimes used to divide workers during labor conflicts, e.g., using minority workers as strikebreakers in early 20th-century America.
- Bonacich centrality (Eigenvector centrality) measures a person's power in a network based on direct connections and the influence of those connections.
Power Dynamics in Networks
- Rivals often use dependence and structural advantages to outmaneuver each other. Competing businesses might manipulate supply chains to limit a rival's access to resources.
- Individuals or groups in central network positions can exploit others by controlling access to resources (e.g., landlords raising rents unfairly).
- Brokers are individuals or entities connecting otherwise unconnected groups. They hold significant power by controlling resource flow, opportunities, and information.
Types of Brokers
- Liaison: Temporary, transactional connections between two parties for a specific purpose (e.g., recruiters connecting job seekers with employers).
- Itinerant: Brokers establishing ongoing relationships (e.g., sports agents negotiating deals).
- Coordinator: Brokers facilitating interactions within a group to improve efficiency (e.g., project managers connecting departments).
- Gatekeeper/Representative: Brokers controlling access to resources or opportunities (e.g., university admissions officers).
- Brokers Between Clusters: Brokers connecting different clusters of people or organizations within a larger network (e.g., diplomats connecting countries).
Centrality Measures
- Betweenness Centrality: Measures how important a broker is to the network; individuals with high betweenness centrality control communication between groups.
- Degree Centrality: Measures influence based on connections (e.g., in The Iliad, warriors like Achilles have high degree centrality due to numerous interactions).
- Alpha Centrality: Measures a person's overall power and influence within a network; Achilles' alpha centrality in The Iliad highlights his dominant role.
Network Visualization and Analysis
- Network visualization displays relationships (e.g., allies, enemies) to illustrate the structure of conflicts, like in The Iliad.
- Giant Component: Refers to the largest interconnected group in a network; major characters in The Iliad form a giant component.
- Dependence in networks is exemplified in The Iliad, where Helen's dependence triggers widespread conflict due to the competing dependence of Paris and Menelaus.
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Description
Explore the intricate world of social networks and their influence on power dynamics. This quiz covers key concepts such as dependence, slut-shaming, and Bonacich centrality. Gain insights into how social structures shape access to resources and opportunities.
