Human Social Group

A Human Social Group is a social group composed of human beings who engage in social interactions to achieve shared purposes through mutual interdependence.

• AKA: Human Collective, Human Organization, Social Formation, Social Group, Social Unit.
• Context:
  • It can (typically) establish Cultural Patterns through shared practices.
  • It can (typically) maintain Social Institutions through collective agreements.
  • It can (typically) develop Social Norms through group interactions.
  • It can (typically) create Social Identity through group membership.
  • It can (typically) enforce Social Control through group pressure.
  • It can (typically) facilitate Primary Social Connection through emotional bonding.
  • It can (typically) enable Group Identity Formation through shared experience.
  • It can (typically) support Cultural Evolution through collective adaptation.
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  • It can (often) share Common Values through cultural transmission.
  • It can (often) establish Social Hierarchy through power relations.
  • It can (often) maintain Social Cohesion through mutual support.
  • It can (often) develop Group Traditions through shared history.
  • It can (often) develop Group Structure through organizational process.
  • It can (often) share Group Resources through resource allocation.
  • It can (often) create Group Norms through social consensus.
  • It can (often) foster Group Innovation through collaborative creativity.
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  • It can range from being a Primary Social Group to being a Secondary Social Group, depending on its social intimacy level.
  • It can range from being a Small Scale Social Group to being a Complex Social Group, depending on its social organizational complexity.
  • It can range from being a Traditional Social Group to being a Modern Social Group, depending on its social development level.
  • It can range from being a Formal Social Group to being an Informal Social Group, depending on its social structure type.
  • It can range from being a Local Social Group to being a Global Social Group, depending on its social reach level.
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  • It can manifest Social Structure through institutional arrangements.
  • It can generate Social Capital through network relations.
  • It can produce Cultural Artifacts through collective creativity.
  • It can integrate with Cultural Systems for social norm alignment.
  • It can connect to Communication Networks for member interaction.
  • It can support Resource Systems for group sustainability.
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• Examples:
  • Primary Social Groups (for intimate interactions), such as:
    • Family Units (based on kinship bonds), such as:
      • Nuclear Family maintaining household relations.
      • Extended Family connecting multiple generations.
    • Friendship Groups (based on personal bonds), such as:
      • Peer Group sharing common interests.
      • Social Circle maintaining regular contact.
    • Close Relationships (for emotional support), such as:
      • Life Partnership developing shared life.
      • Mentor Relationship fostering personal growth.
  • Secondary Social Groups (for formal interactions), such as:
    • Organized Groups (for specific purposes), such as:
      • Professional Organizations coordinating work activity.
      • Educational Institutions facilitating learning process.
    • Civic Groups (for community engagement), such as:
      • Volunteer Organizations providing social services.
      • Interest Groups pursuing shared goals.
  • Large Scale Groups (for societal organization), such as:
    • Political Units (for governance), such as:
      • Nation States exercising political sovereignty.
      • Local Governments managing community affairs.
    • Cultural Groups (sharing common heritage), such as:
      • Ethnic Communitys maintaining cultural traditions.
      • Linguistic Groups sharing common language.
  • Modern Group Formations (for contemporary needs), such as:
    • Virtual Communitys (enabling digital interaction), such as:
      • Online Network facilitating remote collaboration.
      • Social Media Group supporting virtual connections.
    • Hybrid Groups (combining physical presence and digital connection), such as:
      • Remote Work Team balancing virtual work and in-person meetings.
      • Distributed Learning Community mixing online education with physical gatherings.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • an Animal Social Group, which operates through instinctive behavior.
  • a Robot Social Group, which functions through programmed interactions.
  • an Artificial Social Network, which connects through digital protocols.
  • a Random Crowd, which lacks sustained interaction and shared purpose.
  • a Temporary Gathering, which lacks group continuity and structured relationships.
• See: Society, Community, Organization, Social Network, Cultural System, Social Institutions, Group Dynamics, Social Structure, Group Dynamic, Cultural System, Organizational Structure.

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