Groups and Organizations Why Join a Group? Key Concepts

Small and Large Groups We must learn to get along with others We must learn to get along with others A two member social group is called a dyad: example is when we have lunch with a friend or go to the movies with our partner A two member social group is called a dyad: example is when we have lunch with a friend or go to the movies with our partner Can be difficult to sustain over long periods as both people must be committed to maintaining it. Can be difficult to sustain over long periods as both people must be committed to maintaining it. Society tries to reinforce marital dyad with legal, economic and religious ties. Society tries to reinforce marital dyad with legal, economic and religious ties. In your group take 2 minutes to create a list of examples of society reinforcing the marital dyad. In your group take 2 minutes to create a list of examples of society reinforcing the marital dyad.

Larger Groups These groups help us achieve far-reaching goals. Ex. A volunteer fire department These groups help us achieve far-reaching goals. Ex. A volunteer fire department Must be a larger group as not every member will be available all the time. Must be a larger group as not every member will be available all the time. Another benefit of larger groups is stability. Another benefit of larger groups is stability. As people leave others replace them enabling the group to continue it’s existence. As people leave others replace them enabling the group to continue it’s existence.

Polygamy/Polyandry What would be the benefits of having more than one spouse? What would be the benefits of having more than one spouse? How might this impact the relationships within these extended family groups versus relationships which are dyads? How might this impact the relationships within these extended family groups versus relationships which are dyads? Read case study with class on page Read case study with class on page

The Sociologists Explanation Key Terms: Primary Group, Secondary Group, Norms Key Terms: Primary Group, Secondary Group, Norms Primary: people with close personal relationships Primary: people with close personal relationships Secondary: less personal and more formal relationships, official roles (coach) – group works together to reach specific goals. Secondary: less personal and more formal relationships, official roles (coach) – group works together to reach specific goals. Norms: accepted standards of behaviour. Norms: accepted standards of behaviour.

Psychologist’s Explanation An examination of Elaine’s personality to explain why she joined the team. An examination of Elaine’s personality to explain why she joined the team. Needs not being met at home Needs not being met at home Logical approach to selecting her secondary group Logical approach to selecting her secondary group Integrated her self knowledge from primary group into the selection process for secondary group Integrated her self knowledge from primary group into the selection process for secondary group

Anthropologist’s Explanation Key Terms: Culture, Material Culture Key Terms: Culture, Material Culture Different cultures or subcultures exist in communities. Different cultures or subcultures exist in communities. Elaine gravitated to the culture of team sports, something she could identify with where players encourage each other. Elaine gravitated to the culture of team sports, something she could identify with where players encourage each other. Making strategic decisions for the group is another important feature of the culture. Making strategic decisions for the group is another important feature of the culture. Rituals also play an important role. Rituals also play an important role.

Cont’d… Material Culture: She is also drawn to the team’s uniforms and the school crest on them. Material Culture: She is also drawn to the team’s uniforms and the school crest on them. What are some of the other appealing features of the culture of team sports? What are some of the other appealing features of the culture of team sports? In your group come up with five (5) examples of groups where material culture is an important element. (5 minutes) In your group come up with five (5) examples of groups where material culture is an important element. (5 minutes)

Formal Organizations and Bureaucracies Key Concepts: Formal Organizations, types of bureaucracies including utilitarian, normative, and coercive, stratified cultures Key Concepts: Formal Organizations, types of bureaucracies including utilitarian, normative, and coercive, stratified cultures Formal organizations are structured groups with comprehensive and elaborate rules. Formal organizations are structured groups with comprehensive and elaborate rules.

What the heck is a Bureaucracy?

Bureaucracies large, highly- structured organizations that tend to function in an impersonal manner, first studied by Max Weber. Bureaucracies large, highly- structured organizations that tend to function in an impersonal manner, first studied by Max Weber. Three types include utilitarian, normative, and coercive. Three types include utilitarian, normative, and coercive. Max Weber identified six characteristics of bureaucratic organizations (pg 286) Max Weber identified six characteristics of bureaucratic organizations (pg 286)

Stratified Cultures Stratified: divided into layers. The layers may be based on a variety of factors, including educational achievement, income level, and social importance. Stratified: divided into layers. The layers may be based on a variety of factors, including educational achievement, income level, and social importance.

Balance of Class and Homework 1) Read pages ) What are some problems that might arise in a stratified culture? 3) Examine figure 9.3 on page 287 and respond to the question beside it. 4) Answer question #5 on page 292. Create the chart in your notes. I will be checking this and discussing tomorrow!!!