Chapter 4 Group Difference EDN 203 Chapter 4 Group Difference

Group Differences What makes a “group” a group? What kinds of groups do you belong to? Why? When you think of yourself, how does your self-concept reflect your “group” concept?

Group Differences According to our author, what are the basic group difference categories? Cultural characteristics Define/identify Ethnic characteristics Gender characteristics Socio-economic characteristics Note the variety of features within each category, not all of which will/must be present to characterize any one member of any group

Group Differences Using the general concepts of group difference, categorize yourself in terms of the basic group difference variables Identify 2-3 of your friends and do the same Make a T-Chart and identify similarities and differences Compare your two lists What did you find?

Group Differences Look around class; what unites you with others in this room? What distinguishes you from those around you in this room? Make a T-Chart of the similarities and differences that describe you in relation to the others in class. Compare your lists (friends/class) What did you find? How can you explain the similarities & differences between the two lists?