EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

EDUCATIONAL SOCIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements is not true about the members of a social group?
A
They are involved in close interaction
B
They are a casual collection of people
C
They are aware of shared memberships
D
They have distinct relations with one another
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The one which is not the characteristic of a social group is Option c. People who belong to a social group have some form of social cohesion or connection with one another. It is made up of a large number of people, yet it is not just a casual aggregate of people with no social ties or interactions.

Detailed explanation-2: -Characteristics shared by members of a group may include interests, values, representations, ethnic or social background, and kinship ties. Kinship ties being a social bond based on common ancestry, marriage or adoption.

Detailed explanation-3: -Four basic types of groups have traditionally been recognized: primary groups, secondary groups, collective groups, and categories.

Detailed explanation-4: -Voluntary Group. Involuntary Group. Delegate Group.

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