student summary

1. Group FORMATION Megan and Monique

2. Reasons for Group formation Most people spend every day as part of a group, be it school, friends, work or family groups. Group is defined as a number of people or things that are located close together or are considered or classed together

3. Locality/geography Individuals may join a group based on the fact that it is in your local community. This could be achieved through sporting teams

4. GENDER It is possible for individuals to be grouped on the gender. This could be done through school, sporting teams, or facilities such as public toilets.

5. Shared interest/common goal These forms of groups are formed as members have a common interest such as a church group of chess club.

6. Security Some people become parts of groups for a sense of community, for example a neighborhood watch.

7. Sexuality Groups may be formed based on a persons sexuality. For example a group of gays or lesbians (Mardi Gra)

8. Specific NEEDS This type of group is formed in response to particular needs. For example groups that came together to help those effected by the Queensland floods.

9. Social interactions Some groups are formed with the goal of gathering people together. This may be done through a party or through a work event.

10. CULTURE Some groups are formed to bring to bring together a culture through eating traditional food and speaking traditional languages.