How Do Social Groups Attain Power?
According to SociologyGuide.com, social groups are groups of people not related by blood who identify themselves as a cohesive unit based on common affiliations, shared practices and beliefs. Examples of social groups include Red Cross volunteers, environmental groups, rotary club members, Boy and Girl Scout troops, sororities, fraternities and political parties.
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Support Causes
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Every year, social groups make a positive impact in their communities by supporting popular causes such as blood, food and toy drives. Social groups can also gain power by supporting international causes such as Greenpeace and Amnesty International, and by providing hands-on support, relief supplies and monetary donations to people in need around the world.
Network With Other Social Groups
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Networking with similar social groups allows members to gain access to each group's resources, such as facilities, funding and well-connected people. For example, members of a rural political party can benefit by networking with their urban counterparts to gain use of better computer technology and to make friends with influential political party members.
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Lobby Congress
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Social groups gain power by lobbying Congress to make changes for the betterment of society. It is often social groups who lobby Congress to recognize the achievements of members of the U.S. military, teachers and other community leaders. Social groups can also lobby Congress to enact important laws and reforms in areas such as health care, education and immigration.
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