SOC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Social Control
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A group is set of people who identify and interact with one another in a structured way" based. A number of people with similar norms, values, and expectations who interact with one another on a regular basis. This term refers to a small group characterized by intimate, face-to-face association and cooperation. This term refers to formal, impersonal groups in which there is little social intimacy or mutual understanding. Tend to break down into primary groups. Any groups or categories to which people feel they belong. Any groups or categories to which people feel they don"t belong. Informal group of people who share similar status and are usually similar age. Reference groups are any groups individuals use as standards for evaluating themselves and their own behavior. Reference groups set and enforce standards and also perform comparison functions. Coalition: a temporary or permanent alliance toward a common goal. A formal organization is a special-purpose group designed and structured for maximum efficiency.