Observe the student population in your school and the various groups that exist. Look at characteristics that define and distinguish each group, such as mannerisms or clothing preferences. What do these groups have in common? In what ways do individuals behave differently when in a group versus alone? Does each group have a leader? What distinguishes the leader from other group members?
I think most groups forms from same grades, same class, common sport club or common race. A person who takes the lead of these groups seems to be talented, has amusing personality, attractive face or figure and always covered with brand stuffs. I sometimes feel strange when mean person with bad personality turns out to be more popular than person with consideration. People forms groups because when they are in a group they feel more confident and aggressive then being alone.
ReplyDeleteIn most schools, friends are formed from common interests and similar personalities. When these groups are formed, the individuals in the group feel that they have a place where they belong. When someone is not with their friends they can tend to be more introverted and feel more like an out sider. Some groups have a group leader but not all do. In a friendship they're should be equality. The person in charge has more leadership qualities which make them such a good leader.
ReplyDeleteMany of the current cliques in the high school started as young as elementary school. In my personal close group of friends, two of them are my good friends from elementary school, one of them I have known since elementary school from sports and another was friends with my friend from sports. During middle school, groups grew and mixed based on common interests, home life and mutual friends. Generally, the more outgoing groups become "popular" due to the attention they bring towards themselves. Many of these people act differently when alone, they are usually more conservative because they do not have their "group" to be outgoing with. Also if people are very cliquey and clingy, they are very different when away from their friends because they will concentrate on you as opposed to obsessing over their close friend because they are together. There is not always a leader, but when there is, she is usually the most controlling and outgoing.
ReplyDeleteAfter observing the groups during lunch, I was able to decipher that these groups do indeed sometimes pertain the same interests. Most of these groups are in the same grade, if not grade their ethnic background seem to play a major role with who people choose to hang out with. The honest portrayal of one´s self does not seem to change when they are out of the group. As to a leader, in some cases there is a higher figure within the group that the majority seem to take a liking too. The leader is usually socially developed and a real people person. This is just stated by one period of observation not a trend though.
ReplyDeleteI think there are many factors that determine the groups in our school. A basic one being the fact they people knew each other from elementary school. For example, a few of my best friends have been friends with me since we were young, but others I've met throughout middle and high school. I've noticed that factors like interest determine a group, like sports. Another big one is ethnic background which I've observed specifically from where people sit with at lunch. This proves that people are generally in cliques with whom they feel comfortable with, further affecting their behavior in the group. When people are with their friends they are more outgoing and can be totally different people than when they are alone, primarily because they feel more secure. I don't think that all groups have a leader, because now that we're in highschool we are mature enough to move away from the typical bossy leader.
ReplyDeleteI think a lot of groups come about because of common sports and interestest. When youre younger, you go to elementry school and have friends there but as you get into middle school and high school you meet knew people that are similar to you. In our school caf, people usually sit with people in their own grade. And you will notice that the seniors are on one side of the room and then juniors, sophomores and freshmen. A lot of the time there are leaders in groups because theyre bossy and may think they are better then everyone else but then there are other girls who are all friends and are independent. Those are the girls that usually get along better because no one tries to control them.
ReplyDeleteDuring lunch i was able to observe the student population. For the most part within every group of friends there is a common theme, the theme is not a constant but within the group it is. When isolated a person might change to fit in, but for the most part i feel that people are who they are to everyone. The leader is the one who within the individual group who although follows the common theme, either exemplifies it to the greatest extent or is slightly unique from the others in the group.
ReplyDeleteWithin Harrison High School there are many diverse groups of people. Certain people sit together during lunch based on common interest, race, sports and hobbies. I also noticed certain people personalities sit together for example people who tend to be quiet sit together. The leader of the group has to have qualities that other people desire such as humor, looks or charisma. Because people normally may not have all of these traits the person who has the most is usually liked the most out of everyone giving them the most power.
ReplyDeleteGroups often form off of common interests. The reason that this is so is becaus epeople are always looking for a sense of comfort and stability, it is a law that has been proved time and time again over thee course of history. When i say common interests, i mean types of clothing, sports, activities etc.. On top of the common interests groups also form because of location. Sometimes a group of friends will stay together because they simply live close to one another. Often times, but not always, group members will act shy and uncomfortable otside of their group because they lack that stability that the group gives them. Group leaders for the most part fade away in the middle school years as far as i know. But as people grow into their own person they tend to reject the idea of being controled.
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