Is group identity just a way to validate ourselves, when our only contribution is identifying with said group? Is it just a way for the majority to feed off of the achievements of a contributing minority. Does this apply to all groups: family, nation, racial, ethnic, political? Or does it apply to some and not others, or does it never apply?
2006-12-13 16:25:02 · 5 answers · asked by Brandon 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Its a primitive survival mechanism. So in that respect it does make sense. As for the rest of your essay, your on your own.
2006-12-13 16:33:05 · answer #1 · answered by michalakd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know, I agree with michaelakd. But, what about the lone wolves? I always felt away from the group. For instance, just down the hill about two towns and 15 mins away is a whole big community that drives suvs and other cars like each other and live in lookalike housing and even dress the same. They've been dubbed "Stepford". But, here is the paradox. Up here, in the hills are guys with facial hair, flannels, mud on their mud flaps, interesting to say the least women who could give a damn and they are a bunch of lone wolves like me. So one can't win. The old survival part of the brain is kickn' in.
2006-12-14 00:43:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you should, but make them feel hospitable. That's the way to survive in any "field" of group.
2006-12-14 00:45:41 · answer #3 · answered by Lacieles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the first answer is right on.
we are social beings so identity and group collaboration is essential to our living.
2006-12-15 12:34:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is , we are very poor animals we have neither claws nor teeth of note
our group behaviour alowed us to survive and prosper
it is hardwired into us
2006-12-14 00:37:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋