Sociology: 4.4 Groups Within Society North High School (Your Name Here)

What is a Group? In Sociological Terms a Group has Four Major Features:

What is a Group? Size—Groups can be…. – A Dyad is – When a third member is added a triad is formed and ….. – Small groups are…

Types of Groups Primary Groups Interact over a Entire _____of the individual is taken into account. Relationships are ______ and often face-to-face Communication is ______ and_______ Structure is _______ Add a Picture of a Primary Group Here

Types of Groups Secondary Group Interaction is _______ and ________ in nature Involve a reaction to only a part of the individual’s self Casual _________in personal involvement Individual can be replaced _________ Picture of Secondary Group

Types of Groups Social Networks & E-Communities (Facebook and Others) Define what they are and give a picture

Group Functions Select leaders— Define boundaries— Set Goals, Assign Tasks, and Make Decisions Control members’ behavior—

Do Boys and Girls Groups Interact Differently Boys Groups Boy’s groups are larger. Boy’s groups are less intimate. Boys tend to be more willing to allow “others” into their circles. Girls Groups Girl’s groups tend to be smaller. Girl’s groups tend to be more intimate. Girls do not easily let “others” in their circles.

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