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Week 1 Initial Post Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Course Code and Name Name of the Professor Date Social comparison is a significant aspect of society since it assists in shaping self-concepts and highlighting the role of outward attributes such as age, class, ethnicity, and race. In the book “Sociology in Our Times: The Essentials” by Kendal, the author provides a detailed understanding of society and group dynamics, providing information on how individuals create perceptions of themselves and others. It highlights social comparison as one of the core concepts whereby people tend to believe that understanding others precedes understanding ourselves. However, social comparison plays a significant role in influencing self-perception. Social comparison helps in understanding other individuals’ abilities, skills, opinions, and social status by comparing ourselves to others. Kendal offers adequate knowledge about social structure, sociologi...