SOCIAL

ORGANIZATION
SOCIAL
ORGANIZATION OR SOCIA
L SYSTEM 
refers to the interdependence
of parts in groups. These groups
may differ in size and nature. It
makes possible the complex
activities where members of a
complex society participate in
 A PRIMARY GROUP 
is characterized by
personal and lasting
relationships with its
members.
 A PRIMARY GROUP 
The term 'primary' is used with these
groups because they are the primary or
main source of socialization and
relationships. Relationships in primary
groups give us security, love, and
companionship. We also learn norms and
values from our family and friends that
stay with us for most of our lives.
SECONDARY GROUPS 
are formal, small or large, and
usually short term. These
groups are typically found at
work and school.
SECONDARY GROUPS 
An example of this group is a political
party organized to plan the best
campaign for the election. Members of
the board meet infrequently and for only
a short period. Team members may have
some similar interests, but the main
purpose of the group is on the task
instead of the relationships.
 DIFFERENT
SOCIAL GROUPS
OF SOCIAL
THE POWER ELITE 
The power elite is run by a small group
representing the wealthiest, most powerful, and
most influential people in government, business,
and the military.
Example:
A generous business person may make
substantial contributions to a political candidate.
VOLUNTARY
ASSOCIATIONS 
are groups that people choose to
join, wherein members are united by
the pursuit of a common goal.
Example:
a parent-teacher association at a
particular school
FORMAL
ORGANIZATIONS 
are secondary groups organized to achieve
specific goals. Legal organizations tend to be
larger and more impersonal than voluntary
associations.
Example:
A corporation is usually a formal organization.
The very specific goal of most companies is to
increase profits.
BUREAUCRACY
 is a type of formal organization in which a
rational approach is used to handle large
tasks. The bureaucratic organization is
highly organized with a high degree of
formality in the way it operates.
Examples:
colleges and universities
 IN-GROUP 
An in-group is an exclusive social group
formed out of shared interest and identity.
It is in this group where people feel more
comfortable and secured, with no threat,
intimidation or conflict of interest. Members
of this group consist of those who share
common experiences or ideas in life.
AN OUT-GROUP
An out-group, on the other hand, is a
social group associated with competition
or opposition as its nature is different
from one’s own. This is the “they” of
society, where a person is not a part of or
does not belong to the group. The
formation of out-groups is the result of
perceived differences.
ISSUES SURROUNDING IN-
GROUPS AND OUT-GROUPS
IN-GROUP
FAVORITISM 
happens when a person favors or
offers special treatment to in-group
members over out-group members.
This activity may disregard merit
and result to serious social situations
such as corruption, crime,
and padrino system.
OUT-GROUP
HOMOGENEITY 
is the tendency of a person to
classify those people who are not
in their in-group as being similar
to one another. In short, people
overgeneralize and label out-
groups in a negative manner.
OUT-GROUP 
is a social group
associated with
competition or opposition
as its nature is different
from one’s own.