Sociology: Community Groups and Individual Identity

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What is the main outcome of membership in a group?

Formation of new groups

Increased autonomy

Enhanced individual wellbeing (correct)

Improved communication

Gangs are considered to be groups who gather temporarily for a specific reason.

False

What are the three factors that contribute to an individual's positive wellbeing?

The satisfaction of their needs, comfort in their environment, and autonomy

People living in rural communities often enjoy the company of others who live in their _______________; these groups are generally tight-knit, surviving many generations and shared hardships.

locality Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common factor in the formation of specific groups?

Gender Signup and view all the answers

GLBTI individuals and groups are often overlooked in the society.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is the level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs where the need for security is identified?

The second level Signup and view all the answers

Individuals forming groups around the common goal to help others or heighten their own _______________ is becoming more prevalent.

wellbeing Signup and view all the answers

Match the following reasons for group formation with their descriptions:

Locality/geography = Groups form as a result of its members living in a specific region, area or geographical place. Gender = Groups form based on shared values, goals, and belief systems. Shared interest/common goal = Groups form based on the need for security and safety. Security = Groups form as a result of individuals living in close proximity to others to realise their need to feel safe and secure. Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis for forming a group among retirees living in a caravan village?

Locality/geography Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant factor in determining who we are and how we interact with others?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

All groups are long-term gatherings.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of groups?

Sharing a common ideal Signup and view all the answers

Groups can be either _______________ or destructive for individuals and the community.

rewarding Signup and view all the answers

What is a common type of primary group?

Family and friendship groups Signup and view all the answers

All family groups are functional and harmonious.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of people in family groups?

They generally spend a great deal of time together Signup and view all the answers

Match the following group types with their definitions:

Family and friendship groups = Kinship ties or social bonds based on ancestry, marriage or adoption Recreational groups = Groups formed for leisure activities Community groups = Groups formed to serve a specific community need Work-related groups = Groups formed for professional or occupational purposes Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of living in close geographic proximity to others from the same cultural group?

Increased sense of belonging Signup and view all the answers

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (GLBTI) individuals are not legally recognized in Australia.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a specific need that individuals may have based on their cultural situation?

The opportunity to reflect on and celebrate one's culture, or the traditions practised in an individual's country of origin. Signup and view all the answers

The ______ barked

dog Signup and view all the answers

Match the following groups with their primary purpose:

Gentlemen's clubs = Social interaction Stay-at-home parents' groups = Social interaction Reformed alcoholics' groups = Specific need GLBTI groups = Specific need Signup and view all the answers

Why do individuals and families seek spiritual fulfillment through worship?

To satisfy their specific need Signup and view all the answers

An individual's sense of security is not affected by living alone.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of group membership?

Heightened esteem and enhanced self-confidence. Signup and view all the answers

The religious landscape of Australia is diversifying in line with multicultural ______.

immigration Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason why cultural groups may form?

To reflect on and celebrate their culture Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of friendship groups?

They are likely to disband after a short time Signup and view all the answers

Religious groups are formed around common interests and hobbies.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of sporting and leisure groups?

To provide a fun and interactive way for members to get fit and healthy or to engage in activities that address personal wellbeing. Signup and view all the answers

According to the 2011 Census, ________ per cent of the Australian population adhered to Christianity.

61.14 Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of cultural groups?

They are based on self-perceived group identification Signup and view all the answers

Study and work groups are not formed around common goals and objectives.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mission of religious groups?

To promote spiritual growth and nurture the individual and their community. Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of group with its description:

Religious groups = Formed around common beliefs, traditions, and values held by a specific doctrine or faith Cultural groups = Based on geographic area in which a group originated or developed Friendship groups = Spend a lot of time together but are likely to disband after a short time Sporting and leisure groups = Provide a fun and interactive way for members to get fit and healthy or to engage in activities that address personal wellbeing Signup and view all the answers

According to the 2011 Census, ________ per cent of the Australian population declared 'no religion'.

22.3 Signup and view all the answers

Minority groups are not an example of specific groups within the community.

False Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Groups

Family and Friendship Groups: Based on kinship ties or social bonds, these groups are the most common type of primary group, where people spend a lot of time together, engage in various activities, and know each other well.
Sporting and Leisure Groups: These groups are formed for recreational activities, providing a fun and interactive way for members to stay fit and healthy or engage in activities that promote personal wellbeing.
Study and Work Groups: Examples include pairs or groups of students who study, problem-solve, and assist each other, as well as service work groups that engage in labor for the good of others.

Religious Groups

Formed around the common beliefs, traditions, and values held by a specific doctrine or faith, with the primary mission of promoting spiritual growth and nurturing individuals and their communities.
According to the 2011 Census, 61.14% of the Australian population adheres to Christianity, 22.3% declared 'no religion', and 8.55% did not wish to answer the question.

Cultural Groups

Based on the geographic area in which a group originated or developed, sharing social and cultural characteristics.
Classification is based on self-perceived group identification, with the extent to which an individual associates with a specific cultural group's ideals and philosophies.
Examples include Indigenous Australians, Australians from over 200 countries, each with their own cultural characteristics.

Other Specific Groups

Minority groups, such as support groups for men, sole parents, bushfire victims, and people with health issues like cancer, depression, diabetes, and dementia.
Volunteer groups, such as St Vincent de Paul and the Australian Red Cross.
Groups associated with civil unrest, mobs, and gangs.

Group Effectiveness

Factors contributing to an individual's positive wellbeing include:
- Satisfaction of their needs
- Comfort in their environment – physical and socioemotional
- Autonomy, or their ability to have some control over their destiny
- Effective communication and eliciting a response

Reasons for Group Formation

Locality/Geography: Groups form due to members living in a specific region, area, or geographical place.
Gender: Groups form based on gender, with many public amenities being segregated, and marketing and media targeting specific genders.
Shared Interest/Common Goal: Individuals form groups based on similar values, interests, and goals.
Security: The need for security is a driving factor in group formation, as individuals seek to feel safe and secure.
Sexuality: GLBTI individuals form social groups based on shared values, beliefs, and experiences.
Specific Need: Groups form to satisfy specific needs based on economic, physical, cultural, socioemotional, and intellectual situations.
Social Interaction: Groups form to satisfy the need for social interaction, such as males meeting at the football or stay-at-home parents meeting at cafés.
Religion: Groups form based on religious affiliations, with the religious landscape of Australia diversifying in line with multicultural immigration.
Culture: Groups form to reflect on and celebrate cultural practices, traditions, and values.

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Questions and Answers

What is the main outcome of membership in a group?

Gangs are considered to be groups who gather temporarily for a specific reason.

What are the three factors that contribute to an individual's positive wellbeing?

People living in rural communities often enjoy the company of others who live in their _______________; these groups are generally tight-knit, surviving many generations and shared hardships.

What is the most common factor in the formation of specific groups?

GLBTI individuals and groups are often overlooked in the society.

What is the level of Maslow's hierarchy of needs where the need for security is identified?

Individuals forming groups around the common goal to help others or heighten their own _______________ is becoming more prevalent.

Match the following reasons for group formation with their descriptions:

What is the basis for forming a group among retirees living in a caravan village?

What is a significant factor in determining who we are and how we interact with others?

All groups are long-term gatherings.

What is a common characteristic of groups?

Groups can be either _______________ or destructive for individuals and the community.

What is a common type of primary group?

All family groups are functional and harmonious.

What is a characteristic of people in family groups?

Match the following group types with their definitions:

What is a benefit of living in close geographic proximity to others from the same cultural group?

Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (GLBTI) individuals are not legally recognized in Australia.

What is a specific need that individuals may have based on their cultural situation?

The ______ barked

Match the following groups with their primary purpose:

Why do individuals and families seek spiritual fulfillment through worship?

An individual's sense of security is not affected by living alone.

What is a benefit of group membership?

The religious landscape of Australia is diversifying in line with multicultural ______.

What is a reason why cultural groups may form?

What is a characteristic of friendship groups?

Religious groups are formed around common interests and hobbies.

What is the primary purpose of sporting and leisure groups?

According to the 2011 Census, ________ per cent of the Australian population adhered to Christianity.

What is a characteristic of cultural groups?

Study and work groups are not formed around common goals and objectives.

What is the primary mission of religious groups?

Match the type of group with its description:

According to the 2011 Census, ________ per cent of the Australian population declared 'no religion'.

Minority groups are not an example of specific groups within the community.

Study Notes

Types of Groups

Religious Groups

Cultural Groups

Other Specific Groups

Group Effectiveness

Reasons for Group Formation

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