UCSP

Quarter 1: Weeks 7-8

SOCIAL ORGANIZATION

Social life, whether in a small group or a large group, is governed by rules and policies that reinforce
prescribed norms within a society. The pressure to conform to group behaviour is stronger in small group
settings, as opposed to large group settings where relationships are indirect and noncohesive.
Primary relationships have greater impact on human behaviour and conformity to social norms due
to the interdependent roles that are experienced and practiced in it.
 Read the discussions about the topics. Refer to your textbook, UNDERSTANDING CULTURE,
SOCIETY, AND POLITICS
I. SOCIAL GROUP: Page 77
II. SOCIAL NETWORK: Page 28
III. IN-GROUPS, OT-GROUPS, AND REFERENCE GROUPS: Pages 79-82
IV. PRIMARY, SECONDARY, SMALL GROUPS: Pages 82-83
V. LEADERSHIP AND COMFORMITY: Page 84
VI. SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL MODELS: Pages 85-86

EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE

*You may visit this link for additional information
- One of the issues that societies face is the prevalence of informal youth groups that promote
destructive behaviors. This link is an article on the plight of Filipino children who have joined street gangs,
through the lens of a formal and bureaucratic organization.
 http://www.unicef.org/philippines/real lives 12797.html (accessed 28 october 2015)

WEEK 7-8 ACTIVITIES

Answer the following activities. Use yellow pad papers for your answers. COPY AND ANSWER

ACTIVITY 1
Complete the table below by citing examples of various kinds of groups in the Philippine context.
EXAMPLES (at least 2) Explanation
1. Primary Group

2. Secondary Group

3. In-Group

4. Out-Group

5. Reference Group

ACTIVITY 2
Answer the following questions briefly. 5 points each.
1. What do you think is the ideal leader for small group? WHY?
2. What do you think is the ideal leader for larger group? WHY?
3. Does group necessary for a human to live? Explain

- Maam Anabelle 
7. Narnia