社会学 chapter 5 primary social group.pptVIP

Chapter 5 The primary social groupand family Understanding Groups Group: any number of people with similar norms, values, and expectations who interact with one another on a regular basis Types of Groups Understanding Groups In-groups: any groups or categories to which people feel they belong Out-groups: any groups or categories to which people feel they do not belong Types of Groups In-Groups and Out-Groups Conflict between in-groups and out-groups can turn violent on a personal as well as political level. Understanding Groups Any group that individuals use as standard for evaluating their own behavior Types of Groups Reference Groups Reference groups set and enforce standards of conduct and belief Size of a Group Smaller groups havegreater interaction opportunities Understanding Groups Dyad: a two-member group Triad: a three-member group Studying Small Groups Small Group: group small enough for all members to interact simultaneously Understanding Groups Types of Groups ---blood relationship group ---professional relationship group ---local relationship group Groupthink Understanding Groups Collective pressure to conform to the predominant line of thought Coalitions Temporary or permanent alliances geared toward common goal Understanding Groups Primary and Secondary Groups Primary Group: small group with intimate, face-to-face association and cooperation Secondary Group: formal, impersonal groups with little social intimacy or mutual understanding Types of Groups Understanding Groups Table 6-1. Comparison of Primary and Secondary Groups Primary group Characteristics of group --few people --face-to-face interaction --close relationship --informal control Primary group types of group --family --peer group --friends --neighbour family family The members of family are united by a special intergenerational bond and acknowledged responsibility to cre for their kin. family types of family --nuclear family --extened fami