It is a larger, more anonymous group that functions based on statuses, common interests, proximity, or other such situations. An example would be a peer-group attending the same Chemistry class. In the case of the subjects in Wetback – The Undocumented Documentary, the secondary groups of the subjects are unique, and fluctuating. At the start, some of those attempting to trek north form groups in order to ease the burden of travel.
In S.E. Hinton’s story, The Outsiders, group identity is so important that sometimes people overshadow their own identity. In our generation it is kind of the same way to some people, for instance people sometimes act and dress differently around the popular kids to fit in. While at home they do their normal routine and stay true to themselves. This is so important to the story for many reasons. It is also really important to kids this age in 2017.
9. Being in groups was the effect of the rigid caste system by the Spanish in the Americas. These groups were based off of your family. For example the more money your family had the higher you were place. And same if you had little to no money, you were placed lower in the system.
The organization of law and civilization is what gives people the structure to maintain peace. The novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding takes place during World War II; in the story a plane that is carrying boys ages 12 and younger gets shot down over an inhabited island: leaving the boys to fend for themselves. Originally the boys choose one leader, Ralph, but as the story goes on, the boys begin to split into two separate groups with Ralph being the leader of one group, and Jack being the leader of the other. Similarly, in the movie The Mist by Stephen King, people get stranded in a grocery store do to a mist the holds unearthly monsters. In this movie the people are also split into two groups, one being with David who is concerned
(Quart 158). The high school cliques were most evidently portrayed in The Breakfast Club and Fast Times at Ridgemont High. In The Breakfast Club, we see five extremely different students, all with different expectations, popularity, and reputations.
The Breakfast Club portrays the personalities of 5 different stereotypes. John Bender, the criminal; Claire Standish, the princess; Andrew Clark, the athlete; Brian Johnson, the brain and Allison Reynolds, the basket case. Throughout the movie, it is illustrates how this kids who think that they do not have anything in common, actually shared mutual problems that unify them. For example, Claire the girl who never needed something, was utilized by her parents are a weapon against each other, as well as, Allison was ignored by her parents.
Throughout the movie we see the different groups in high school that relate to one another in a way that allows high school to function the way it
The four sub schools, Social Learning Theory, Social Control Theory, and Dramaturgy can be used to understand a criminals behavior. In 1983 film, The Outsiders, examples of all four sub schools can be interpreted. The Outsiders is a movie about a group of teen boys who consider themselves to be "Greasers" the boys misbehave, have knife fights, and commit crimes. Out of all the boys, Dallas Winston, is the boldest.
The film “The Breakfast Club” exemplifies group dynamic because at the start of the movie they don’t know each other and they think that the personalities are the same as the stereotype linked to their social group, but when they get to know each other the stereotypes go away and they realized that they are very similar. B y the end of the film everyone in the group figures out that they aren't that much different and they are all struggling with being misunderstood, so they realize that they were judging the other people in detention when they weren’t so different. In the movie The Breakfast Club John Bender is the criminal, Claire Standish is the princess, Andy Clarke is the athlete, Brian Johnson is the brain, Allison Reynolds is the basket case. Mr. Vernon gave everyone in the group a piece of paper and a pencil and told them to write a 1,000 word essay on who each one thinks they are. The group responded to the assignment by writing one essay explaining that it was stupid to write who each person thought they were because each person was a basket case, criminal, brain, athlete, and a princess.
Group Dynamics and The Breakfast Club The breakfast club is a movie where five teenagers all get stuck in Saturday detention with each other. All of these teenagers are completely different but by the end of detention, all become friends in a way while in detention. This film is an example of group dynamics in society because it shows how different people from different social groups can all come together and make time pass faster in detention. By coming together, they slowly move into an “in-group” rather than an “out-group” like they were before.
“The Twelve Angry Men,” are a small group. Several theories of group performance are shown in the movie “Twelve Angry Men,” but they are subject to interpretation and run a less evident. Social facilitation, group polarization and social loafing are evident within the
The in-group over values its personal abilities and underestimates the abilities of its opponents (aka the out-group). An example of this is when Regina isolates the members and states they can only talk to similar in-group members that she approves. Towards the middle of the movie, Regina is observed watching Cady as she talks to two out-group members (Janice and Damien) while they’re in line to buy candy-grams. Regina immediately injects herself into the situation, pulls Cady aside and says, “um, Cady? Why were you talking to those losers?”
Why has Joan’s group become a part of the out-group of the organization while Tom’s group is a part of the in-group? In-groups and out-groups are based on how well the subordinates work with the leader and how well the leader works with the subordinates. Along with this, there is a social aspect to decide which group you will become a part of. Like, if you have more in common with the leader personality wise there is a much greater chance that you will be a part of the in-group. Also, the more the subordinate is involved in the organization and how willing they are to dedicating more time to the leaders goals, the subordinate is more likely to become a part of the in-group.
Kurt Lewin’s major contribution lies in the field of Group Dynamics, Field Theory and Action Research. He modelled the social change process in organisational, particularly, industrial setups. 1. Group Dynamics: - Lewin’s definition of a group is widely accepted. Here the basic line of argument is that groups come into being in a psychological sense ‘not because their members necessarily are similar to one another (although they may be); rather, a group exists when people in it realize their fate depends on the fate of the group as a whole’
Micael Sega Written Response #3 CONCEPT QUESTIONS 1) The difference between groups and teams is whether or not they work towards one goal or individual goals. A group is two or more individuals that are connected that work on individual goals. For example, two employees of the same company that work in different sectors.
