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Write down the importance of primary groups.

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Answered by vaishnavipatel37
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We learn and use culture. They perform a number of functions for individual as well as society which show their importance.

(1) Primary group shapes personality of individuals. It plays a very important role in molding, shaping and developing the personality of an individual.

(2) Primary group fulfills different psychological needs of an individual such as love, affection, fellow feeling, co-operation, companionship and exchange of thought. In primary group he lives among his near and dear ones.

(3) Individual lives a spontaneous living in a primary group. Spontaneity is more directly and clearly revealed in a primary group.

(4) Primary group provide a stimulus to each of its members in the pursuit of interest.

(5) Primary group provides security to all its members. Particularly it provides security to the children, old and invalids. It also provides security to its members at the time of need.

(6) Primary groups acts as an agency of social control. It exercises control over the behavior of its members and regulates their relations in an informal way.

(7) Primary group develops democratic spirit within itself. It develops the quality of love, affection, sympathy, co-operation, mutual help and sacrifice, tolerance and equality among its members.

(8) Primary group introduces individuals to society. It teaches them how to lead a successful life in a society.

(9) Primary group increases the efficiency of individuals by creating a favorable atmosphere of work. It provides them security and teaches many good qualities.

(10) Primary groups also fulfill different needs of society. It is the nucleus of all social organizations.
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