Micro-level

Definition

Micro-level in sociology refers to the study of individual or small group interactions and social processes. It focuses on understanding how personal experiences and individual behaviors shape, and are shaped by, society.

Related terms

Social interaction: The process by which people act and react in relation to others.

Role theory: A perspective in sociology that considers most of everyday activity to be the acting out of socially defined categories (e.g., mother, manager, teacher).

Socialization:

The process through which individuals learn and internalize the values, beliefs, and norms of their society and develop a sense of self