Particular Groups

Definition

Particular groups refer to specific subsets within a larger population that share common characteristics such as age groups (e.g., teenagers), ethnicities (e.g., Asian Americans), occupations (e.g., teachers), or other defining factors.

Related terms

Social Stratification: Social stratification refers to the division of society into different hierarchical layers based on various factors such as wealth, power, occupation, or social status.

Ethnic Enclave: An ethnic enclave is a geographically concentrated area with a high density of people from a particular ethnic group.

Age Cohort: An age cohort refers to individuals who were born during the same time period and share similar experiences and cultural influences.