Answer to Question #276384 in Sociology for Muskan

Question

Question 1: Groups are composed of two or more people having a certain level of interaction and a sense of belonging or common interests. Groups can be of different types depending upon the motives and characteristics of its members. Identify the types of Groups in the given scenarios and give justification for each type in your own words.

Scenario 2: Arshman is a Pakistani who lives in Britain. In Pakistan, elders are treated with the utmost respect and it is the function of the family to provide and take care of the elders. When he was asked about his opinion about old age homes in Britain, he said that he understands the need for old homes in British society as most British men and women work and they cannot take care of the elders. So, the government has taken over this responsibility but he does not approve it in the Pakistani context. It indicates which cultural pattern, identify and justify.

Answer 1

Question 1

The first group is social cohesion group, where individuals have a certain level of interaction and a sense of belonging or common interests.

The second group is the social group

Question 2

Cultural patterns involve similar behaviors within situations that are similar that individuals witness due to their shared values, beliefs or norms or social practices that are steady over a period.