Groups in the Community (HSC SSCE Community and Family Studies): Flashcards
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What defines formal groups in communities?
What defines formal groups in communities?
Established rules, leaders, and defined roles.
Give examples of formal groups.
Give examples of formal groups.
Families, religious groups, work teams, sports teams.
What characterizes informal groups?
What characterizes informal groups?
Casual, spontaneous, and peer-oriented.
List examples of informal groups.
List examples of informal groups.
Friendships, leisure clubs, cultural groups, study circles.
What are subculture groups?
What are subculture groups?
Groups with unique values within larger societies.
Name examples of subculture groups.
Name examples of subculture groups.
Skateboarders, Goths, bodybuilders.
How do formal groups differ structurally?
How do formal groups differ structurally?
Hierarchical with distinct leadership.
What is a positive effect of groups?
What is a positive effect of groups?
Strengthen social cohesion and community connections.
What negative effects can groups have?
What negative effects can groups have?
Isolation, conflict, and disagreements over goals.
How does location influence community groups?
How does location influence community groups?
Surf clubs in coastal areas, agricultural groups in rural.