Compared to earlier hominins h sapiens made some

Compared to earlier hominins, H. sapiens made some incredible
advancements within a short time. This certainly had a lot to do with the
large brains that H. sapiens had evolved. The species spread farther than
any of our earlier ancestors had. Culture and technology became very
important. Because of technological advancements that made life easier,
like the atlatl, H. sapiens had free time to devote to art. Anthropologists
don't know when it first started happening, but H. sapiens started
developing spoken communication, too! As our species continued to
develop from early H. sapiens , all of those developments would prove to be
extremely important.

Vocabulary for College Readiness
For college readiness, it is important to understand academic and subject-
specific terms. These SAT words are presented throughout the lessons to
expand your vocabulary.
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Fettered - trapped
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Hierarchy - social structure that includes different levels
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Inhibit - prevent, restrain, stop
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Relegate -to assign to the proper place
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Biased - likely to favor one group or individual over others
The Role of Social Groups
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Analyze the role of social groups and the existence of social
stratification.
social group --(noun) A collection of people with a shared sense of
community
formal social group --(noun) A social group with a specific name and
mission
informal Social Group --(noun) A social group with no specific name or
mission
fend --(verb) Look after
abusive --(adjective) Harmful
Social Groups
The term "social" means "having to do with people," so social groups can
be large or small groups of people. At the most basic level, people need
social groups to survive. Without parents, infants die. Without families,
young children have no homes and no sense of identity. Without a
community, people of all ages must fend for themselves. Some will survive,
but others won't.
In the modern American world, though, social groups offer much more than
survival. They help us figure out who we are. What's more, they allow us to

be ourselves. Most people in America are part of many different social
groups, all at the same time.
Social groups are important because they help you to
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Understand where you fit in your community
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Build relationships at many different levels
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Learn cultural norms
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A group of employees at a place of business
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Feel secure, valued, and respected
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Find outlets for your many different sides
Of course, it is possible to be part of a social group that does not support
you or that supports you poorly. For example, you might be part of an
abusive family. You could be a member of a religious group whose beliefs
you don't share. You could be a part of a school or work community that
treats you badly.
When that happens, you may
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Feel fettered by your social community
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Be unable to make healthy relationships outside of your social groups
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Be undervalued, insecure, or disrespected
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Have little opportunity to grow or express yourself
Sometimes, it's possible to change your social connections. Many people