Q3General Studies
Question
10 marks
[CO5] Compare the primary group with secondary group.
Answer
Primary groups are small, intimate, and face-to-face groups like family, while secondary groups are large, impersonal, and goal-oriented groups like a corporation or political party.
- Small in size; members know each other personally
- Face-to-face and direct interaction
- Relationships are emotional, intimate, and long-lasting
- Strong sense of loyalty and collective identity
- Informal norms govern behaviour
- Interests of members are intertwined
- Large in size; members may not know each other personally
- Indirect and impersonal interaction
- Relationships are formal, contractual, and short-term
- Formed to achieve specific goals
- Formal rules and regulations govern behaviour
- Role-based relationships rather than person-based