Define primary group and explain its characteristics .
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A primary group is typically a small social group (small-scale society) whose members share close, personal, enduring relationships. These groups are marked by members' concern for one another, inshared activities and culture.
CHARACTERSTICS are as follows :
primary groups.
(1) Small size:
The main characteristic of primary group is its small size. The character of the group tends to change with its size. The increase in the size of the group has a negative effect on the intimacy of the members.
(2) Physical :
Physical proximity provides an opportunity for the very development of primary groups. Eating, playing, studying together are the symbol of closeness.
(3) Direct Co-operation:
Primary group is characterised by direct co-operation between its members. The members do not act independently nor even interdependently, but all participate in the same process. Work is essentially a mode of sharing a common experience. Thus its members work directly and in co-operation with each other to achieve their common interests.
(4) Identity of ends:
The identification of end is connected with the fusion of personalities within the group. They work together for the attainment of their common ends without dis-agreement. They look at the world through the same eyes.
(5) Personal relationship:
Kingsley Davis says, "The primary relationship is a matter of persons; it exists because of the person, not despite him". This means the relationship in primary group is personal and disappears it the particular person disappears from it.
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CHARACTERSTICS are as follows :
primary groups.
(1) Small size:
The main characteristic of primary group is its small size. The character of the group tends to change with its size. The increase in the size of the group has a negative effect on the intimacy of the members.
(2) Physical :
Physical proximity provides an opportunity for the very development of primary groups. Eating, playing, studying together are the symbol of closeness.
(3) Direct Co-operation:
Primary group is characterised by direct co-operation between its members. The members do not act independently nor even interdependently, but all participate in the same process. Work is essentially a mode of sharing a common experience. Thus its members work directly and in co-operation with each other to achieve their common interests.
(4) Identity of ends:
The identification of end is connected with the fusion of personalities within the group. They work together for the attainment of their common ends without dis-agreement. They look at the world through the same eyes.
(5) Personal relationship:
Kingsley Davis says, "The primary relationship is a matter of persons; it exists because of the person, not despite him". This means the relationship in primary group is personal and disappears it the particular person disappears from it.
Hope it helps u !!
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