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This document explores the concepts of social groups, temporary groups, and social categories. It provides examples, and questions to help understand the characteristics of each group type.
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## GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL Social group- is distinguished by several people who have a common characteristic. A social group consists of two or more persons who: - Interact frequently - Share a feeling of unite or a “we” feeling. - Work together towards achieving a common goal or purpose. - Expect e...
## GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL Social group- is distinguished by several people who have a common characteristic. A social group consists of two or more persons who: - Interact frequently - Share a feeling of unite or a “we” feeling. - Work together towards achieving a common goal or purpose. - Expect each other to behave according to a pattern which they have established over a period of time. **Questions: I'm in a group called scouts.** 1. Do you refer to the other members as we when speaking about the group? 2. Do the members meet regularly? 3. Do the members interact with each other according to an established pattern? 4. Do the members have common needs which they expect the group to satisfy? **Social group** - P.T.A - A Class of students **Temporary group** - Spectators - Guests at a wedding - Mourners at a funeral **Social category** - Entertainers - Middle income families. **Exercise** Classify whether it is a social group, temporary group or social category. Choose the following: - The lions club - Students in a math class - Guests at a wedding reception - Members of Portmore Empire - Students at U.G - Members of a church - Revelers - Models at a fashion show - Sex workers