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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of social groups?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of social groups?
- Shared interests
- No definite connection with each other (correct)
- A sense of belonging
- Persistent interaction
Which of the following is an example of a quasi group?
Which of the following is an example of a quasi group?
- Political parties
- Communities
- Crowds (correct)
- Age and gender groups
What is social structure?
What is social structure?
- A collection of continuously interacting persons who share common interests, culture, values, and norms within a given society
- Patterns of regular and repetitive interaction between individuals or groups (correct)
- Shared interests among individuals or groups
- A stable pattern of interaction within a social group
Which of the following is NOT a type of social group?
Which of the following is NOT a type of social group?
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What is the difference between a quasi group and a social group?
What is the difference between a quasi group and a social group?
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Study Notes
- Sociology is the study of human social life and collectivities.
- Human groups and collectivities exist in every society, but the types of groups are different in different societies.
- Aggregates are collections of people who share no definite connection with each other.
- Quasi groups lack structure or organization, but may become social groups in time and specific circumstances.
- Social groups have persistent interaction, a stable pattern of interaction, a sense of belonging, shared interests, common norms and values, and a definable structure.
- Social structure refers to patterns of regular and repetitive interaction between individuals or groups.
- A social group is a collection of continuously interacting persons who share common interests, culture, values, and norms within a given society.
- Social classes, status groups, age and gender groups, and crowds can be considered quasi groups.
- Social groups can emerge, change, and get modified over time.
- Examples of social groups include political parties, communities, nations, and women's groups.
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