Primary Groups

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The purpose of this paper is to identify sources that pertain to primary groups and summarize the major points. The paper will also define, discuss and apply three specific sociological concepts to a primary group. An evaluation of the sources will also be carried out in this paper. Primary groups are classically small social groups. Members of primary groups share close, enduring, personal relationships. The groups are often marked by the concern of members for each other in shared culture and activities. Examples of primary groups include childhood friends, family members, and influential social groups (Williams, 1975).
The source books used in this paper are value free and use empirical evidence to discuss the elements of primary groups and concepts of sociology. The sources have basically common ideas concerning primary groups. According to these sources, primary groups have a vital role in personal identity development. The groups enable members to exchange inherent items like caring, animosity, love, concern, and support among other implicit items. The sources have cited examples such as love relationships, church groups, family groups, and crisis support groups. Primary groups have defined goals and psychologically comforting to all members involved and offer support (Williams, 1975).
The source books discuss functions of primary groups. The sources cite functions of primary groups as that which enables the exchange of embedded items some of which have been mentioned in the above paragraph. Primary groups should provide encouragement and support and comfort zone to members. The groups are normally long lasting and have set objectives to be achieved in the interest of the members (Du, 1...