Class Society Versus Network Society - the Idea of a Model

Abstract

The article aims to introduce new concepts for the modeling of social networks, namely, the negative, positive and neutral polarisation of relationships.
It is also pointed out that relationship systems can develop with different efficiency and on various energy levels. The system of relations vary within one level and are also different as compared to other levels.
The concept of social classes, in the sense it is used in sociology and law, doesn’t harmonize with small-world theory. In this essay these theories and models are clarified based on an overview of the scientific background. As a result, a new social model is established, which is relevant to presentday Hungarian conditions. Since different social groups haven’t been clearly defined in the literature on network theory, this work includes a more thorough research on this, creating a specific aspect of networks.
Society is defined as a system of relationships, which are constantly changing in time. On the other hand, this system determines  the individual’s potential relationships in society.
The relationships also influence how different social groups and cultures relate to each other. The functions of human relationship systems are also analysed, separately from each other.
The role of conflicts within the system of networks is emphasized in the article. The conflicts that may arise within a certain level, as well as their role in decision making is also discussed. The model presents an overview of the permanently changing network relationships in society.