What does it take to get into a group?
List different types of groups and identify the different components and social interactions that occur in groups.
Vocab:
What does it take?
Here is a list of different initiation rituals
Below is a video of one of the initiation rights called Land Diving. An outsider tries it.
Below is a video of one of the initiation rights called Land Diving. An outsider tries it.
Activity
1) Get into groups of 3 or 4
2) Each group will receive a large piece of paper with a circle on it. Within the Circle define what is a group and list examples. On the outside of the circle, list examples that do not fit your definition of a group. Include things such as status, roles, rites, and symbolism.
Example:
2) Each group will receive a large piece of paper with a circle on it. Within the Circle define what is a group and list examples. On the outside of the circle, list examples that do not fit your definition of a group. Include things such as status, roles, rites, and symbolism.
Example:
3) On the side, add ways that you get into these groups
4) Hang up your Circle and explore other circles around the room. Find an idea from another group that does not match yours
5) When you return to your group, find evidence that supports another group's view point
6) Discussion
4) Hang up your Circle and explore other circles around the room. Find an idea from another group that does not match yours
5) When you return to your group, find evidence that supports another group's view point
6) Discussion