Sosiologi Kelas XI: Pembentukan Kelompok Sosial

Summary

The video discusses the concept of social groups, explaining why humans tend to form groups and the difference between a regular group and a social group. It details the criteria for a social group, including mutual interaction and recognition among members. The script provides examples of social groups and their dynamics, such as dyads and triads, and explains the factors that lead to the formation of social groups, including common interests, blood relations, and regional connections.

Takeaways

• 😀 People naturally form groups in various settings like schools, workplaces, and social gatherings due to our inherent social nature.
• 🏫 In educational environments, groups can be academic, scientific, or extracurricular, reflecting different interests and activities.
• 👫 Group activities are not just for fun but also fulfill a basic human need to connect with others, similar to how we connect with family and the environment.
• 🤝 The concept of a 'social group' involves more than just being together; it includes mutual awareness of membership and interaction among members.
• 👥 According to Robert K. Merton, a sociologist, a social group must have a pattern of interaction, mutual recognition of group membership, and external acknowledgment of members.
• 🌏 Suryono Soekanto, an Indonesian sociologist, adds that a group must be aware of its members, have reciprocal relationships, shared goals, similar structures or norms, and a process for new members to join.
• 👥 Examples of non-social groups include people gathering for a common goal without interaction, such as a crowd waiting for a bus.
• 🎤 Groups like BTS fans, Qosidah groups, and Arsenal football club supporters are considered social groups because they have relationships, interact, and recognize each other as members.
• 👥 The minimum requirement for a social group is two members who interact and influence each other, forming a dyad.
• 👥 As group size increases, the relationships become more formal, like in political parties, where there are hierarchies and formal interactions.
• 🌐 Factors that contribute to the formation of social groups include shared interests, blood relations, geographical proximity, and common goals.

Q & A

What is the basic human need that drives the formation of groups in society?

The basic human need that drives the formation of groups is the need to connect with others and be part of a community, which is rooted in our social nature since birth.

What is the difference between a group and a social group according to the script?

A group is simply a collection of people in a place, while a social group is a collection of individuals who are aware of their membership and interact with each other.

What are the three criteria for a social group according to Robert K. Merton?

According to Robert K. Merton, a social group must have a pattern of interaction, members must acknowledge their membership, and the members must be recognized by others as part of the group.

What are the five criteria for a group to be considered a social group according to Suryono Soekanto?

According to Suryono Soekanto, a social group must have members who are aware of their membership, have feedback relationships, share a common binding factor, have the same structure or code of conduct, and have a system and process for joining the group.

What is an example of a group that is not considered a social group in the script?

An example given in the script is a group of people gathering at a bus stop waiting for the bus. They are considered a group but not a social group because they do not interact with each other and do not have a relationship.

What is the term for a social group consisting of only two people?

A social group consisting of only two people is called a dyad.

What is the term for a social group consisting of three people?

A social group consisting of three people is called a triad.

Why might a group of people who initially gathered for a specific purpose, like a shoe sale, later become a social group?

They might become a social group if they start interacting with each other, develop relationships, and form a community with common interests and activities.

What is the impact of the number of members on the dynamics and intimacy within a social group?

As the number of members in a social group increases, the potential connections increase, but the intimacy and closeness among members may decrease due to the larger number of relationships to manage.

How do common interests, blood relations, and geographical proximity contribute to the formation of social groups?

Common interests can unite people with the same goals or hobbies. Blood relations or ancestry can bring people together based on family ties. Geographical proximity can create a sense of community among people living in the same area.

What is an example of a social group formed based on geographical proximity?

An example is a group of Indonesian students studying abroad who join the Indonesian Students' Association in their area to feel connected to their home country and to have a support network.