SOCI 1002 Lecture Notes - Philosophy Of Science, Social Group, Meritocracy
19 Feb 2014
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Looking at how individuals are brought together within larger configurations of people. Another way of putting it: who do we mean when we say all of us", we demand", and. Social group: defined norms, roles, or statuses are composed of set of people who identify with one another, and adhere to: ex: members of a family, sports team, or college. There are different types of social groups: primary vs. secondary, communities, social networks, organizations. Example: the family (most important primary group) In comparison to primary groups, secondary groups: are larger and more impersonal, group members have at most, a passing acquaintance with one another. Involve social interaction in narrow range of activities over shorter period of time that create weaker emotional ties. In-group members typically draw a boundary, separating themselves from members of out-group: also try to keep out-group members from crossing the line. Boundaries separating groups: race, class, athletic ability, academic talent, physical attractiveness.
