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ü Describe a social group
When people
in a group interact with one another, the group becomes social. Its fundamental
requirement is social connection. There are no social groups made up of people
moving through marketplaces, fairs, or on trains. Due to the lack of social
interaction among them. Despite being far apart, two people in Amsterdam and
New York are able to communicate through the telephone. Social interaction is thus
a necessary component of social groups.
social groups | Definition in sociology
Ø What Social
Group Means
Culture and
society are built on social groups. Man is a product of social life as well.
The majority of anthropologists think that when man first began to live on
earth, he coexisted with other people. Man has always relied on other people
for protection, food, and shelter. Only through cooperation among various
members of society could different requirements be met. They were able to socialize
with one another because of this reciprocal assistance, which is where the
social group was established. It served as the true pillar of human
civilization. Imam Ghazali agrees that individuals developed social organizations
in order to satisfy a variety of requirements. According to Shah Wali Ullah
Mohaddis Dehlvi, human society was established in order to ensure the survival of
the human race and to meet other demands such as those for food, shelter, and
clothing.
Ø Definition of
a social group
Two or more
people act in concert toward a common function or goal and who have been in
communication for a significant amount of time, according to Merrill.
According to
A.W. Green, a group of people who stick together over time, share one or
more hobbies or activities and are organized.
According to
Emory S. Bogardus, a group is defined as "a number of humans, two
or more, who have common objects of attention, who are stimulating to one
another, who have common loyalties, and who participate in related
activities."
social groups | Definition in sociology
Ø Social group
characteristics
Although
there are many possible bases for grouping, the population was split up according
to age, sex, wealth, occupation, and other factors, which resulted in a variety
of social groups. The following are
1. Given two
or more individuals.
2. There are
reciprocal relationships among the group's members.
3. These are
established to achieve Common Goals and Objectives
4. Having a
sense of solidarity and unity that fosters loyalty and empathy
5. A
powerful emotion of amazement that fosters collaboration
6. To
maintain group control, group norms and rules—written or unwritten— must be adhered to.
7. Similar
Actions to Achieve Common Objectives
8. Knowledge
of its members to set it apart from other groups
9. Unlike
static, these are dynamic
10. Direct
or indirect group control over members' activities
Ø Social Group
Types
1. Primary Groups
2. Secondary
Groups
3. In &
Out
4. Informally
and Formally
5. Reference
6. Ethnic
7. Caste
8. Pressure
