Examples Of Social Relations In Modern Society

Social Relations in Modern Societies Simmel defined society as a community of individuals that existed and prevails through the process of socialization where their interests shall motivate them to unite and come together (Adair-Toteff, 2005). In other words, an individual’s pursuance of self-interest requires one to interact with others that shaped the individual’s social self without compromising the individual’s unique disposition of autonomy (Applerouth & Edles, 2012). Here, Simmel’s approach on society emphasized the concept of duality and the different forms of interactions that took place during the pursuance of interests. For instance, the nature of job interview would often result in the applicant showcasing his achievements and potentials, differentiating himself from other applicants with hope to propel as someone that is valuable to the employer. In this case, the application of duality refers to the process of which the individual assumed his identity of capabilities while preserving his individuality for the employers to evaluate his job interview. On top of that, the application of duality also refers to the form of interaction – exchange - where the applicant, upon employment, shall sacrifice his time or freedom for an exchange of monetary value. Whereas, the employer would have to provide a sum of money to this individual for his contribution to the profit of the organization. Therefore, duality works interdependently where “the existence of one