How does membership in different types of groups contribute to feelings of belongingness in a social group?

When an individual is a member of different types of groups, it develops a positive feeling of belongingness. As humans beings it is a need for us to have sociability with others, and to feel that we are a part of a group or community helps us to satisfy that social need.

By being members of groups or associations, we are relating to other humans and that give us the feeling of being a part of the social world. Being secluded from the community we live in is negative for our mental and physical health.

there are conflicting perceptions. what cannot be denied is that despite a long history of discrimination, they finally chose to bow out in grace and handed over power to the majority. it was a painful experience for them to part with their prerogatives and some chose to leave the country. however, they did decide to bite the bullet and go through the process with minimum obstructions.

presently, whites are still a force to reckon with. they are well educated, have technical and business expertise, they understand imperatives of good governance and are responsible for keeping south africa connected with developed countries. despite a bitter history, they are useful team members of the south african team.

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