Breanna Williams
The primary group refers to the relationship among group members that are personal in nature, carried out for their own sake, and usually face-to-face (Dale & Smith, 2013), These groups typically contain specific people who have a direct relationship with every other member of the group. Within each community, there are tiers of power, with the elite members being the highest on the list. These members comprise a small group of people who know each other and have a long-standing working history and are typically defined by their wealth and social status (Dale & Smith, 2013). These leaders are typically not seen and only have a relationship with other members. The second and third tiers are the ones that are more visible in the community and have relationships with more members of the community due to being in the public view more often. They carry out the directions and policies that are implicated by the power elite. The role that I see myself fulfilling is that of the community organizer. The main function of this role is to advocate for certain causes and help to solve common issues within the community. A community organizer is responsible for bringing the community together and helping to provide resources that may be necessary.
Reference
Dale, O., & Smith, R. (2013). Human behavior and social environment: Social systems theory. Pearson. ISBN-13: 9780205036486