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Family as a social group

ClassNotes Team 2 MIN READUPDATED 2 JUL 2026

Social Studies J.S.S 3 Second Term

WEEK 3

Family as a social group

Performance Objectives

   Students should be able to:

     1. Give a simple meaning of the primary social group.

     2. Explain what makes the family a social group.

     3. Identify the roles and responsibilities of the primary social group in the community.

Content

Meaning of primary social group

A primary social group is a group whose members share close, personal and long-lasting relationships. Family members show concern for one another and share activities and culture.

What makes the family a primary social group

1. It is the main unit of socialization because socialization begins from the family.

2. Everybody belongs to one family or another,…