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Sociological
Group Matrix

Schaefer (2011) defines
a group as “any number of people with similar norms, values, and expectations
who interact with one another on a regular basis” (p. 111). Complete the Social
Group Matrix by identifying and describing the relationship between yourself
and the members of any social group you are a part of.

Group description

Identify the group.

Social
group or organization

Describe the function of the social group.

Authority
and hierarchy

Describe authority and hierarchical patterns
within the group.

Social
patterns

Describe social patterns you might find within the
group, and explain their social significance.

Conflicts

Describe any
conflicts within the group.

Role
of language

Explain the role
of language, and describe the components of nonverbal communication in the
group.

Symbols
meaningful to group

Describe and
explain symbols that are meaningful to the group.

Norms,
sanctions, and values

Describe the
norms, sanctions, and values of the social group.

Status
within group

Describe what status you hold in the group.

Social
role within group

Describe the social roles you perform in the group.

Sociological
perspective

Suggest which
major sociological, theoretical perspective would be most appropriate for
future study of your social group. Why?

Reference

Schaefer, R. T. (2011). Sociology: A brief introduction (9th
ed.). Boston:
McGraw-Hill.

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