Types Of Social Groups..

Social groups vary in size, quality of group interaction, purpose, structure, or combinations of these. One criterion of the classification of groups is the character of social interaction obtained in the group as can be seen from such established classifications as the primary and secondary groups, the in-group and the out-group, Gemenschaft and Gesseslschaft, and the formal and informal groups, these classifications represents ideal types, theoretical ideas, or constructs existting only in the minds and so the actual types may not exactly conform to their characteristics. these dichotomies of social groups are useful only insofar as they help one understand the actual or real types by providing bases for comparing and analyzing existing conditions or situations.

Factors That Influence Groups...

People live in groups and form groups to meet certain social needs. Certain experience of persons predispose them to form groups with or without conscious planning. Basic to group formation is social interaction. People who are in close proximity or who share common experience around some cultural interest or who have objectives in common tend to interact and form groups in order to satisfy their affection or economic needs, have a sense of belonging and achieve security, or to further their political ambitious or obtain recognition.