Blog 6 ; My Role In Social Group
MY PART IN SOCIAL GROUP
QUESTION - You
are part of many social groups, identify those groups; Describe your role &
status in each identified social group and their impact on your personality on
your blog.
The main characteristics of social groups are as
follows:
Members' Communication
'We-feeling'
Mutual
awareness
Individuals'
Collection
Solidarity and a
sense of belonging to a group
Identical behavior
for the same purpose
The Influence of
Group Norms on Personality
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There are various types if groups of which we are part of: -
On the basis of contact
Primary group – The
foundation of all social groups is the primary group. It's a small group
in which only a few individuals have direct contact with one another. They get
together "in person" for greater cooperation, compassion, and
discussion of similar concerns. They exist in each other's presence and
thoughts.
Secondary group –
Secondary groups are large groups with professional and goal-oriented
relationships. People in a secondary group interact on a less personal basis than
in a primary group, and their interactions are usually short-lived.
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Family is the very first that we become part of which provides
us the sense of security with interpersonal relationship with all our Kins.
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Secondary group we select is more like on a voluntary basis and
for fulfillment of goal. Like I selected a particular coaching institute for
studies on some the basis of some desired goals and for a particular period of
time.
On the basis of identification
In group - They
divided under in-groups (to which loyalty is expressed)
Out group – Out-groups
(to which hard core loyalty is not expressed).
Me being in such
groups: -
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Again in a family loyalty
is most expected and respected.
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As a student it is not necessary for me to part of canteen
service as well so it acts as an out group for me.
On the basis of rules and regulations
Formal group – Formal
groups are those that are formed with ritualistic authority in order to achieve
the desired goal
Informal group – Informal
groups are those which form naturally into an organization as a result of
psychological and social dynamics.
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Working in an office or in any of the educational institution acts
as a formal group.
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A close friend circle is the informal group which is voluntarily
chosen by us for our own will.
On the basis of structure
Voluntary group -
A voluntary group is one that an individual joins entirely of his own freely on
his will. He has the option to withdraw from any of this group at any
stage.
In - voluntary
group - An involuntary group is a group in which a member is forced to
accept because of connection, such as a family, tribe, or clan because of the
birth which is involuntary and cannot be pre-decided.
Delegated group -
Members are either chosen by the people or selected by a committee based on a
set of standards.
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Voluntarily I decided to part of the college in which I am
studying right now.
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In voluntarily I became a part of India as thee selection is not
in my hands.
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I got elected as a head of the house that is the club of school
which was through election process.
Being a part of all these groups from
the time of birth helps each and every individual to grow and have a
personality of his own. As every role and status expects a certain set rules
and responsibilities which is to be adhered strictly. As the various roles help
to develop as an individual and would reflect in our personality and make us a
good human being. :):)
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