In some small traditional societies, peer groups are formalised as:
Akin-groups
Bwork guilds
Cage-grades
Dvillage councils
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. age-grades
1. Peer groups are normally informal friendship groups.
2. In some cultures, particularly small traditional societies, they become formal age-grades.
3. Kin-groups, guilds and councils are not age-based peer groups.
_Source: NCERT Class XI Sociology, Introducing Sociology, Ch 4 Culture and Socialisation, "Peer Groups", p. 76_
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