Social GroupsPhilosophies should be transmitted by
Social Groups that are freely chosen by individuals. Includes
characteristics social groups shouldhave.A social group is an association of people that share a set ofphilosophies. Social groups are one way
Philosophies are transmitted.From among an array of groups, people should be free to choose asocial group that shares the philosophies they believe in. By lookingat the success and happiness of the people in a group, a person candetermine if they want to be a member of the group. This choice willdetermine
benefits they will receive.Characteristics social groups should have:• Truthfully and openly inform people of the success of group memberscompared to nonmembers.• Clearly and accurately state what the philosophies of the group are.• Membership should be voluntary,
members may resign at any time.• Members should be encouraged to seek another group if they do notagree with the philosophies of the group they are in.•
Provide criteria for qualifications for new members.• Members are required to obey government laws.• The leadership should be open with information. That is, it shouldfreely make available accurate information about the finances andactivities of the group.• Neither members nor the group should act to inhibit the success ofalternative philosophies. Each group should grow based on the naturalsuccess of it's philosophies.Social groups may provide one or more of the following benefits:• Develop and disseminate effective philosophies.• Operate schools that include education on the group's philosophies.• Scientifically gather statistics about the lives of members. Thesestatistics are used to evaluate the effectiveness of philosophies usedby the group.• Provide social interaction opportunities with people of like philosophies.• Political lobbying on behalf of members' interests.• Provide guidance and assistance in acquiring life resources such as:jobs, loans, housing, education, child care.• Negotiate favorable insurance rates.• Assist in negotiating disputes between members.
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