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2 marksSocial Groups and Institutions

CSEC Social Studies · January 2013 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)

Fifth form students at Mayfield Secondary School organized a group to address high food prices at the cafeteria, met four times, wrote a letter to the Principal, appointed a leader, and successfully negotiated lower cafeteria prices.

Identify TWO groups, other than peer group, to which the fifth formers belong.

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  1. 2(b)State TWO characteristics of social groups which can be seen in the actions of this group of fifth formers.[2 marks]
  2. 2(c)Give TWO reasons why leaders might NOT encourage competition among the members of a social group.[4 marks]
  3. 2(d)(i)Suggest, giving full details, THREE different strategies the leader of a youth group may use to promote cooperation among members.[6 marks]
  4. 2(d)(ii)Explain fully why EACH strategy you suggested is likely to be successful.[6 marks]

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