What Are Some Advantages of Designing a Group for a Specific

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What are some advantages of designing a group for a specific adult population (such as a women's group) rather than having a more general focus?

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Definitions:

Social Forces

Complex societal factors such as norms, laws, and cultural values that influence individuals' behaviors and interactions within society.

Anomic Suicide

A type of suicide that occurs when an individual feels disconnected from society due to a breakdown in social norms or a lack of social regulation.

Durkheim

is a reference to Émile Durkheim, a pioneering French sociologist known for his substantial contributions to the sociology of religion, law, suicide, and the framework of functionalism.

Shared Norms

Shared norms refer to the common beliefs, values, and expectations that guide behavior within a group of individuals or society.