Sociology / Unit 5 Soc 0628 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Reference Groups
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The idea
A reference group is any group a person uses as a standard for evaluating their own behavior, appearance, or success, whether or not they belong to it.
In practice
A hobbyist measures their guitar playing against musicians they follow only online.
Where people slip
A reference group need not accept, or even know about, the person referring to it.
Your place on the trail
Every lesson rests on earlier ones and opens later ones. Tap any to jump.
Builds on
Unlocks
- Nothing yet depends on this.
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