Question

Write differences.

Primary group and Secondary group

Answer 1

No.	Primary group	Secondary group
i.	The group identity is an end in itself and members have intimate relations with one another	These groups are deliberately formed to achieve ends and members have distant relations.
ii.	There is physical proximity and face-to-face interaction among members.	There is the physical distance among members and face-to-face interactions may be absent.
iii.	The group is small in size and relations between members are informal.	The group is large in size and relations between members are formal.
iv.	There is mutual co-operation among the members.	Mutual co-operation among members is difficult.
v.	This group is instrumental in an individual’s day to day life	This group is non-instrumental in an individual’s day to day life.
vi.	There is informal control over the behaviour of members	There is formal control over the behaviour of members.
vii.	The relation among members is an end in itself and hence, the relationship tends to be more permanent.	The relation among members is a means to an end and hence, relationships are neither long-lasting nor permanent.
viii.	e.g. Family, Neighbourhood, Peer group.	e.g. Nation, Commercial Companies, Labour Union, Political parties.