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Chapter 12Associations and Interest Groups : 

Chapter 12Associations and Interest Groups Nonvoluntary Associations Voluntary Associations Explaining Variation in Associations

Associations and Interest Groups : 

Associations and Interest Groups Associations or interest groups have the following characteristics in common: Some kind of formal, institutional structure exists Some people are excluded from membership Membership is based on commonly shared interests and purposes There is a clear sense of mutual pride and belonging

Nonvoluntary Associations : 

Nonvoluntary Associations Nonvoluntary associations are more characteristic of relatively unstratified or egalitarian societies. Age-Sets Unisex Associations

Nonvoluntary Associations : 

Nonvoluntary Associations Age-sets are nonvoluntary associations whose members belong because of universally ascribed characteristics, such as age. Karimojong Age-Sets Shavante Age-Sets

Figure 12-1 (p. 208)The Karimojong age system is composed of four distinct generation-sets (labeled A, B, C, and D in this diagram), which succeeded each other cyclically. Each generation-set, in turn, is divided into five age-sets or potential age-sets. The senior generation-set (A) exercises authority. The junior age-set (B), the warriors and policemen, is still recruiting. Generation-set D consists of retired age-sets. Noninitiated and not-yet-born boys constitute the potential age-sets C1-C5. : 

Figure 12-1 (p. 208)The Karimojong age system is composed of four distinct generation-sets (labeled A, B, C, and D in this diagram), which succeeded each other cyclically. Each generation-set, in turn, is divided into five age-sets or potential age-sets. The senior generation-set (A) exercises authority. The junior age-set (B), the warriors and policemen, is still recruiting. Generation-set D consists of retired age-sets. Noninitiated and not-yet-born boys constitute the potential age-sets C1-C5.

Nonvoluntary Associations : 

Nonvoluntary Associations Unisex Associations are associations that restrict membership to one sex, usually male. Mae Enga Bachelor Associations Poro and Sande Ijaw Women’s Associations

Voluntary Associations : 

Voluntary Associations Voluntary associations are more common in stratified or complex societies. Military Associations Regional Associations Ethnic Associations Rotating Credit Associations Multiethnic Associations

Voluntary Associations : 

Voluntary Associations Military Associations Exist to unite members through their common experiences as warriors, to glorify the activities of war, and to perform certain services for the community.

Voluntary Associations : 

Voluntary Associations Regional Associations Bring together migrants from a common geographic background. The functions of regional associations may change over time as social conditions change.

Voluntary Associations : 

Voluntary Associations Ethnic Associations Membership is largely based on ethnicity. Tribal unions Friendly societies

Voluntary Associations : 

Voluntary Associations Rotating Credit Associations The basic principle is that each member of the group agrees to make a regular contribution, in money or in kind, to a fund, which is then handed over to each member in rotation.

Voluntary Associations : 

Voluntary Associations Multiethnic Associations Increasingly, voluntary groups draw members from many different backgrounds. Multiethnic and multiregional associations have been involved in independence movements around the world.

Explaining Variation in Associations : 

Explaining Variation in Associations Associations whose members belong because of variably ascribed characteristics tend to be replaced in highly industrialized societies by associations whose membership is based on achieved qualities.