According to Simmel, the increasing size and differentiation of a society tend to loosen the bonds between individuals. Explain the concept of a “segmental” relationship (see Weber’s discussion of group size in the section on Social Geometry) and explain how group size and social distance impacts social interactions, according to Simmel. Next, briefly walk us through your typical day – either week day or weekend. Focus on identifying the relationships you have during your day. Do your relationships during the day you analyzed resemble Simmel’s notion of segmental relationships or not? Explain.
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