SOC 001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Moe Williams, Georg Simmel, Groupthink
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Groups: collection of people that share a common identity. We live our entire lives in the company of others. Degrees of intimacy and social supports differ based on the types of group. Close ties between family, friends, etc. that exert a long-lasting influence over our. Our primary groups satisfy personal needs of belonging and fulfillment. Simmel: the size of the group affects both the effectiveness in accomplishing. Dyad: group of 2 persons tasks and the quality and the interaction. Requires full attention and cooperation of both. Cultural and legal norms arise to support. Relieves pressure on other two members to always get along. One can serve as mediator between others. Increase in group size, decrease intensity of relationships. Exclusivity occurs as members keep interactions to within the groups. Social closure: the ability to exclude those that aren"t desirable. Ex: showing id to enjoy amenities such as public pools, libraries, etc. Ex: nelson mandela, simon bolivar, walt disney.
