Discuss the impact of urbanization on social structures and relationships according to the Chicago School of Sociology.

The Chicago School of Sociology, particularly through the work of scholars like Robert Park and Ernest Burgess, studied the impact of urbanization on social structures and relationships. They argued that urbanization leads to changes in social organization, such as increased social diversity, the weakening of traditional kinship ties, and the rise of new forms of social interaction and association. Urban environments create a dynamic social landscape where individuals are more likely to experience anonymity, social mobility, and the formation of new social networks.