Question

Discuss briefly the relationship between primary and secondary groups.

20 Feb 2018
Answer :
Word Count : 338

The terms "primary" and "secondary" in references to social groups function as classifications of human interactions and their importance within groups. Sociologist Charles Horton Cooley defined the term "primary group" and laid the groundwork for sociologists to continue study of human interaction and social organization. Contemporary sociologists have built upon Cooley's theories and defined the term "secondary group" to further detail classifications of social organization.

A primary group is typically a small social group whose members share close, personal, enduring relationships. These groups are marked by members' concern for one another, in shared activities and culture. Examples include family, childhood friends, and highly influential social groups. The concept of the primary group was introduced by Charles Cooley, a sociologist from the Chicago School of sociology, in his book

_______ _______ ____ ______ __________ __________ __________ _______ _______.
_____ ___ ____ _________ ______.
____ _________ ______ ______ ___ _______ _____.
__________ _____ ________ ______ ________ ____ _____ _________ ________ ______ ________.
________ ______ _______ ____ __________ ____ _______ _____ __________.
______ ________ ___ ___ ___ _____ _____ ________.
______ _______ _____ ________ ________ ________.
__________ _________ __________ __________ ___ _________ _____ __________ ________.
________ ________ ________ _____ _______ _____ __________ ___ __________.
_____ ___ ___ ___ __________.
__________ ___ ______ _____ _______ ____ ______ ___ ______ ____ ______.
__________ _______ ______ __________ ______ ________ __________ ______.
_____ _____ _________ __________ _______ _________.
___ _______ ___ _________ ___ _______ ___ _____ ________ ___ _________ ______.
_______ ______ ____ ____ __________ ___ _________ _____ ______ ____ ___ ___.
_______ ____ ____ _______ _____ _________.
________ _______ _________ _____ ______ _____ ________ _________ _____ __________.
________ ___ ____ _______ __________ _______ ___ ___.
____ __________ ____ _____ _______ ______ _______ ________ ______.
_________ _____ ___ ______ _______.
______ _________ ___ ______ _______ ________ ___ __________ ________ ____ ____ _____.
__________ _______ __________ _______ _________ ____ _____ _____ __________ _____ __________ __________.
_______ __________ __________ __________ ___ ___ ___ __________ _________ __________ _______.
______ _______ ________ ___ ________ ________ _________ ______ __________ ________.
IGNOU ACADEMY
Your IGNOU journey, made easier.
  • Solved Assignments
  • Study Notes
  • Guess Papers
  • Question Papers
Skip in 10
Top
📞
Call Support Instant phone assistance IGNOU BSWE 1 2015 - Discuss briefly the relationship between primary and secondary groups. | IGNOU Academy
→
🟢
WhatsApp Chat Fast live messaging
→
Email Us Business enquiries & support
→