GROUPS
The term social group consists of two terms i.e., social and group. Ordinarily, by social group, we mean a collection of human beings. But the term social refers to social relationships or shared behaviours. All human beings live in groups. A group refers to a collection or assembly of individuals who come together for a shared purpose, activity, or common interest. Groups can vary widely in size, structure, and objectives. They often involve social interaction, shared communication, and a sense of belonging among their members. Groups can take various forms, such as families, teams, organizations, clubs, communities, or any gathering where people unite with a common bond or goal. The concept of a group is fundamental in sociology and psychology as it plays a significant role in shaping human behaviour, identity, and social dynamics. So, the study of sociology means the study of social groups.
Definition of Group
1. According to Harry M. Johnson, “A social group is a system of social interaction.”
2. According to Marshal Jones is of the opinion that a social group is “two or more people between whom there is an established pattern of interaction.”
3. According to Ogburn and Nimkoff offered their view saying, “Whenever two or more individuals come together and influence one another, they may be said to constitute a social group.”
4. According to Edward Sapin, “A social group is constituted by the fact that there is some interest which holds its members together.”
5. According to Emory S. Bogardus, defines social group as “a number of persons, two or more, who have common objects of attention, who are stimulating to each other, who have common loyalty and participate in similar activities.”
6. According to Maclver explained group as, “By group we mean any collection of social beings, who enter into distinctive social relationships with one another.”
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