Episode number 13 of Series “Faces of culture”.
In small societies, family and kinship groups are sufficient to provide the support the individual needs, but in larger, more complex societies other groups are formed. These groups can enhance, maintain or even change societies. They organise diversity, provide structure, integrate people, and reflect the values of a culture. These groups may be formed through common special interests, age, ethnic background or social class and may be dictated by need, birth or lifestyle. Examples shown include the Masai people, The Brotherhood of Black Sleeping Car Porters, The Young Skulls Gang, college fraternities, South African apartheid and the Indian caste system. Narrated by David Carradine.
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ACMI Identifier
303907
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Masai (African people)
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social classes
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Social groups
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Group identity
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Group identity
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)