Make an argument that one of the types of groups described in the text is primarily the result of personal agency or personality characteristics
Using the same or a different group, argue that it is the product of larger forces such as the economy, government, or cultural beliefs.
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: The ideal answer will include:
1. Friendship is an example of a group that could be said to be the result of individual agency: Membership is voluntary and informal.
2. Youth gangs could be said to be the result of agency according to the findings described in the text that point to members often having a defiant individualist personality type.
3. It could also be argued that youth gangs are the product of economic circumstances that deny the members viable employment.
4. Another example of a group that is the product of forces beyond the control of the individual is India's caste system. A group member is born into a caste and has no ability to change it.
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