Question

1. Identify the different groups to which you belong in your work situation. (If you are not employed, identify social groups.) 2. Indicate what type of group each is according to the above classification

Answer 1

Answer:

A social group exhibits some degree of social cohesion and is more than a simple collection or aggregate of individuals.

Social cohesion can be formed through shared interests, values, representations, ethnic or social background, and kinship ties, among other factors.

The social identity approach posits that the necessary and sufficient conditions for the formation of social groups is the awareness that an individual belongs and is recognized as a member of a group.

The social identity approach posits that the necessary and sufficient conditions for the formation of social groups is the awareness that the individual belongs and is recognized as a member of a group.

Key Terms

social group: A collection of humans or animals that share certain characteristics, interact with one another, accept expectations and obligations as members of the group, and share a common identity.

The social identity approach: Posits that the necessary and sufficient condition for the formation of social groups is awareness of a common category membership.

The social cohesion approach: More than a simple collection or aggregate of individuals, such as people waiting at a bus stop, or people waiting in a line