Group formation and social structure: On networks and identities
Published online on July 11, 2025
Abstract
Acta Sociologica, Volume 69, Issue 3, Page 327-343, August 2026.
Conflicting and competing groups are a key element of social structure but how do we define groups? Most definitions centre upon identity and/or social ties. Both are important but our understanding of their intersection is underdeveloped. In this article,...
Conflicting and competing groups are a key element of social structure but how do we define groups? Most definitions centre upon identity and/or social ties. Both are important but our understanding of their intersection is underdeveloped. In this article,...