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Understanding Groups in Sociology: Definitions and Functions

Explore the concept of groups in sociology, including the definitions of primary, secondary, and reference groups, as well as the importance of social networks. Learn how different types of groups function and develop, and their significance in social relationships.

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Understanding Groups in Sociology: Definitions and Functions

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  1. “Groups” 12th Grade Sociology

  2. I.) What exactly is a Group? Group: at least two people who have one or more goals in common and share common ways of thinking and behaving

  3. II.) A “Group” is not Social Category: people who share a social characteristic High School Seniors Social Aggregate: people who are temporarily in the same place at the same time Waiting in Line

  4. III.) A “Group” is Primary Group: people who know each other well, are emotionally close, and seek one another's company * Based on Primary Relationships (intimate, caring, personal, fulfilling) Examples: Best Friends Close Neighbors Play Groups • How to develop? • small in size • face to face contact • continual contact • social environment • Function? • emotional support • socialization • conformity

  5. Secondary Group: people who share only part of their lives and are together to accomplish a task or goal * Based on Secondary Relationships (impersonal, limited emotion) Examples: Clerks & Customers Work Groups Volunteers • How to develop? • social environment • segment of person’s life • Function? • to accomplish a goal • to complete a task

  6. Reference Group: a group used for self-evaluation by which one forms attitudes, beliefs, norms. Based On: Behavior, Symbols, Actions, Places Examples: Cliques, Teams, Countries, Races, Gangs, Neighborhoods

  7. IV.) Networks Social Network: all of a person’s social relationships • Not a “group” itself • Includes both “primary” & “secondary” groups

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