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Sociology — Introduction to Social Groups and Grouping + 7 more topics

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Course Syllabus

  1. Introduction to Social Groups and Grouping
  2. In-Group and Out-Group Dynamics
  3. Primary and Secondary Groups
  4. Formal and Informal Groups
  5. Gemeinschaft (Paguyuban) and Gesellschaft (Patembayan)
  6. Reference Groups and Collective Behavior
  7. Dynamics of Social Groups
  8. Review and Application

Study Notes

In-Group and Out-Group Dynamics

In sociology, in-groups are social groups you identify with and feel a sense of belonging to. These can be based on anything from family, friends, nationality, sports teams, or shared hobbies. You tend to feel loyalty, trust, and a positive bias towards members of your in-group.

Out-groups are social groups you don't belong to and often perceive as distinct or even opposed to your own. You might feel a sense of competition, indifference, or even hostility towards out-group members. This "us vs. them" mentality is a fundamental aspect of human social psychology.

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