Explain the Importance of Peer Group Membership in Adolescence

question 16

Essay

Explain the importance of peer group membership in adolescence. What roles do cliques and crowds play in this? Differentiate between the two.

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Definitions:

Indigenous Groups

Ethnic groups that were the original inhabitants of a given region, maintaining traditions that distinguish them from the dominant groups of the region.

Contagion

The transmission of disease by direct or indirect contact.

Early State Societies

Societies that feature the earliest forms of centralized government and social stratification.

Social Egalitarianism

The doctrine advocating for equal rights, benefits, and opportunities within a society, emphasizing social equality amongst its members.