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Primary groups are groups that are small characterized by intimate face-to-face association and cooperation. Secondary groups are formal impersonal where there is little social intimacy or mutual understanding. The exception is when a primary group becomes so large and impersonal they no longer can be considered a primary group (Schaefer, Pg 110).

As these classifications refer to status roles of race or different ethnic groups, careful considerations must be made. Our country clearly has defined status of groups, and individuals of different races and ethnic backgrounds. Over time, the defined and generally viewed status of many groups has changed.

For example, African Americans status was once defined as slaves. Over time notably after the civil war they were given "their freedom" and no longer were defined or held the status of slaves. As time marched on, they were given the right to vote along with women I might add, their social status one again was defined and viewed differently. Today African Americans social status is equal to whites and all other different ethnic groups.

Another example that comes to mind is the Japanese. During World War II, their social status was defined and recognized as the enemy. They were placed into camps so their activities could be closely monitored even though many of them had never been to Japan and were American born citizens. Today they are defined as educated, good business people honorable and trustworthy.

The moral of the story is as time passes the world changes not always that quickly. Stereotypes still exist and social status is still affected as defined by general beliefs and views for different races and ethnic groups. To prove this theory, today Muslims are viewed and defined generally as terrorist. Undoubtedly they are all not terrorist and have the same disgust as most American regarding terrorist. Yet like the Japanese, they have been socially defined and labeled. This too over time will change.

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