Thinking Sociologically

   This weekend, I was at the high school basketball game when I found myself thinking sociologically. As I watched all of the people in the stands, I thought of the many groups the people must belong to. The basketball players are a part of the team, the cheerleaders a part of the cheer squad, the fans a part of the Squad, everyone a part of a family, everyone a part of a group of friends, etc. I could go on forever about all of the groups I observed while in the stands. I also noticed that each person had a specific purpose or role in the groups. For example, the people on the team have to work together for the team to do well, or the fans in the Squad cheer the team on.
    I also thought more about the groups I am involved in and which were most important to me. The primary groups I am in are definitely my family and my friends because I know these people the best and spend the most time with them. Some secondary groups I'm a part of are juniors at WCCHS, employees at In The Swim, volunteers at People's Resource Center, and many others. I have realized that being part of a group helps one become better socialized and is the reason for many of my friendships.