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    Groups are the heart of social interaction and identity formation according to sociologist George Herbert Mead. The self develops through social interactions within primary groups like family and friends, as well as secondary groups that form for specific purposes. Without these social interactions, a person may develop only as a biological entity. Cultural identity, ethnic identity, and national identity are all influenced by group membership and norms. Norms refer to the unwritten rules that guide member behavior in a society or group, while values determine the importance placed on certain behaviors, actions, or decisions.

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    Groups are the heart of social interaction and identity formation according to sociologist George Herbert Mead. The self develops through social interactions within primary groups like family and friends, as well as secondary groups that form for specific purposes. Without these social interactions, a person may develop only as a biological entity. Cultural identity, ethnic identity, and national identity are all influenced by group membership and norms. Norms refer to the unwritten rules that guide member behavior in a society or group, while values determine the importance placed on certain behaviors, actions, or decisions.

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    Groups are the heart of social interaction and identity formation according to sociologist George Herbert Mead. The self develops through social interactions within primary groups like family and friends, as well as secondary groups that form for specific purposes. Without these social interactions, a person may develop only as a biological entity. Cultural identity, ethnic identity, and national identity are all influenced by group membership and norms. Norms refer to the unwritten rules that guide member behavior in a society or group, while values determine the importance placed on certain behaviors, actions, or decisions.

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    Groups are the heart of social interaction and identity formation according to sociologist George Herbert Mead. The self develops through social interactions within primary groups like family and friends, as well as secondary groups that form for specific purposes. Without these social interactions, a person may develop only as a biological entity. Cultural identity, ethnic identity, and national identity are all influenced by group membership and norms. Norms refer to the unwritten rules that guide member behavior in a society or group, while values determine the importance placed on certain behaviors, actions, or decisions.

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    How Society is

    Organized?
    Groups the Heart of Interaction

    Understanding Culture, Society, and Politics


    Mead and the Development of the Social Mind (Self)

    According
    In the to sociologist
    absence of socialGeorge Herbert
    interactions, a Mead,may
    person the “self” is considered
    develop as a as a so
    biological
    The casesconcept
    ciological of “Feral Children”
    wherein it gave credence
    develops through tovarious
    Mead’ssetsassertion
    of of the
    social self as
    interaction
    entity, but hefrom
    emerging or she
    thewill be without
    matrix of the sociality
    interactions and notthat
    frommakes individuals
    biological full-
    evolution.
    s (where individuals learn to assume
    pledged roles of
    members andthemeet the increasing level of com
    society.
    plexity of each situation).
    Primary Groups – is typically a small
    In-group
    social group
    – Is whose
    Networks –aAsocial
    members
    group of share
    social networkwhich
    is
    an close,
    individual
    personal,
    1. Primary and psychologically
    enduring
    2. In-groups
    a series
    identifies or
    relationships. web
    himself of
    These
    or weak
    herself
    groups social
    as being
    are
    Groups Reference Group – Is a social
    Secondary
    ties involving
    and
    people
    Out-groups
    or groups
    marked
    group that we use as for
    by members’
    a member.
    concern
    a one
    Groups
    within of another,
    individual connected
    in shared to and
    activities each
    the standard ofculture.
    comparison for
    other. Quite
    Out-group similar
    – Refers to group
    to the out-
    ourselves regardless of
    Society wherein
    groups,
    whether
    members
    but thisinteract
    or not we are
    with each
    type can
    part
    be
    of
    Secondary
    other
    found onlyGroups
    for the purpose
    – Are
    in some personal groups
    of
    3. that
    Reference
    achieving
    made fora formal, group.
    specific 4. Networks
    impersonal
    tasks. Mostlyandfor
    relationships
    Groups
    contractual
    the achievement
    like
    relations.
    family
    of aCreated
    or
    non-personal
    for the
    friends.
    attainment of some goal.specific interests
    or needs.
    Identities and Identity Formation
    Identity Formation

    Is the development of an individual’s distinct


    personality, which is regarded as a persisting
    entity in a particular stage of life by which a person
    is recognized or known.

    Pieces of the individual’s actual identity includes a


    sense of continuity, a sense of uniqueness
    from others, and a sense of affiliation.
    Identities and Identity Formation
    Self - Concept
    Is the sum of a being’s knowledge and understanding
    of his or herself.

    Components of Self – Concept include physical,


    psychological, and social attributes, which can be
    influenced by the individual’s attitudes, habits,
    beliefs, and ideas
    Identities and Identity Formation
    Cultural Identity

    Is one’s feeling of identity of affiliation with a group or


    culture.

    Ethnic Identity
    Is the identification with a certain ethnicity, usually
    on the basis of a presumed common ancestry.

    National Identity
    Is an ethical and philosophical concept whereby
    humans are divided into groups called nations.
    Norms and Values
    Values
    Normsrefer to thethat
    are rules degree of importance
    guides the behaviorofofsomething.
    members ofIt can be anor
    a society object,
    group.an
    action or a decision that people refer to as the best choice.
    As knowledge of how to operate in the world, norms are important part of
    It is important because
    cultural values
    capital that set
    eachstandards on how individuals
    of us possesses should live, and
    and embodies.
    therefore creates an organization wherein people chooses the best options.

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