Reference no: EM133512006 , Length: Words Count:500

Assignment:

Task:

1. Choose a group to analyze in this essay. It can be a group you belong to, or a group you have heard or read about. It can be large or small. When choosing a group for this assignment, first look at the questions below to see if you will be able to answer the questions about the group. In this essay, you will analyze your chosen group and apply sociological ideas in your analysis. You will also illustrate your points with specific examples.

2. Identify and explain the following characteristics as they apply to your group using terminology from the lesson.

• Describe the group you chose. Explain why your example is a group and not a category or an aggregate.
• Is this a primary or secondary group? Does the group serve an expressive or instrumental function?
• What is the leadership style of this group's leader?
• In what ways are people expected to conform to the group? Why do people conform to this group?

Expectations and Criteria for Success:

• Your essay should be approximately 500 words or 2 typed, double-spaced pages with one-inch margins and a 12-point font. It should be in paragraph format.
• The essay should follow all instructions
• The essay uses correct, standard English grammar and mechanics, and is free of typos as well as punctuation, capitalization, and word choice errors
• The essay incorporates multiple, accurate references to online and text content as support for the thesis/claims/argument. Parenthetical references at the end of the sentence using said material are sufficient. The essay should use accurately one style of citation (MLA, ASA, or APA).
• The essay demonstrates superior, academic knowledge of the topic under study, and is free from general statements, fluff, and summary
• The language is clear and concise with a logical flow
• The essay is submitted prior to the due date/time