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PRIMARY AND

SECONDARY GROUPS
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY GROUPS

Social groups consist of two or more people who regularly


interact and share a sense of unity and common identity. They see
each other often and consider themselves as part of the group.
Most people belong to many different types of social group. They
include family, neighbors, or members of a sports team, a club, a
church, a college class or a workplace.
Difference between primary and secondary
group
A primary group is usually small which is characterized by
personal and relatively long relationships while a secondary
group is large with impersonal and goal-directed
relationships
Examples of primary group
1. Family
2. Close friends
3. Romantic Relationships
Examples of secondary group
1 Athletic team
2. Co-workers
3. Classmates
In conclusion, while groups are a vital part of social life, they can
sometimes have detrimental consequences. Primary groups are
frequently small and intimate, but secondary groups are larger and
more impersonal.

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