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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 .
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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 • Define/identify • Gender characteristics • Define/identify • Socio-economic characteristics • Define/identify • 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?