Social group Matrix
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Sociological Group Matrix SOC/100 Version 2 |
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Sociological Group Matrix
Schaefer (2011) defines a group as “any number of people with similar norms, values, and expectations who interact with one another on a regular basis” (p. 111). Complete the Social Group Matrix by identifying and describing the relationship between yourself and the members of any social group you are a part of.
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Group description Identify the group.
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Social group or organization Describe the function of the social group. |
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Authority and hierarchy Describe authority and hierarchical patterns within the group. |
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Social patterns Describe social patterns you might find within the group, and explain their social significance. |
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Conflicts Describe any conflicts within the group.
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Role of language Explain the role of language, and describe the components of nonverbal communication in the group.
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Symbols meaningful to group Describe and explain symbols that are meaningful to the group.
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Norms, sanctions, and values Describe the norms, sanctions, and values of the social group.
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Status within group Describe what status you hold in the group.
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Social role within group Describe the social roles you perform in the group.
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Sociological perspective Suggest which major sociological, theoretical perspective would be most appropriate for future study of your social group. Why?
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Reference
Schaefer, R. T. (2011). Sociology: A brief introduction (9th ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill.
