lesson 5 Flashcards
is a social system that is composed of people assigned to perform definite tasks and functions in a social system called social institution.
society
requirements for a group
- There must be two or more people.
- There must be interaction.
- The members of the group must be together physically.
unstructured group of people found in one place but do not interact with each other (important characteristic is common physical location)
aggregate
an agglomeration where members possess common identifying characteristics but do not interact socially
social category
crowds, masses, public and social movements are temporary groups; these are clusters of people interacting with each other, but the interaction is temporary or short-lived
collective
a collection of individuals who have relations with one another that make them interdependent to some significant degree.
social group
___________ is a necessary condition that exists within social groups because it is what enables its members to pursue shared goals or promote common values and principles
Interdependence
a relevant approach in understanding the characteristics of social groups
self catergorization theory
A small, intimate, and less specialized group whose members engage in face to face and emotion-based interactions over an extended period of time.
primary group
Interdependence among members is characterized by a deep and profound relationship with each other
primary group
are larger and less intimate, and more specialized groups where members engage in an impersonal and objective- oriented relationship for a limited time.
secondary group
mutual benefit, rather than emotional affinity, becomes the driving force that compel individuals to stay together in a secondary group.
secondary group
a group to which one belongs, and with which one feels a sense of identity.
in groups
members of such groups devise ways to distinguish themselves from nonmembers. This may come in the form of group titles, symbol and even rituals required for membership.
in groups
members display positive attitudes and behavior toward their fellow members, while may exhibit negative attitudes and views toward members of their out-groups.
in groups