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People on southern plantations were separated into different groups based on their labor roles and social status. Enslaved individuals were segregated by age, gender, and skill set, with some working in the fields and others in the house. Free workers, overseers, and plantation owners made up other social groups on the plantation.
Segregated means separated or divided based on differences such as race, gender, or ethnicity. Another term that means the same thing is "separated into distinct groups."
Some different types of social groups include family groups, friendship groups, work or professional groups, interest groups, and community groups. These groups serve various purposes and can be based on shared characteristics, activities, beliefs, or goals.
There is about 4 different ethnic groups. White being the majority
Reference groups, which are groups that individuals compare themselves to and use as a standard for attitudes, behaviors, and identity, can provide a bridge between primary and secondary groups by influencing how individuals interact with different social groups and navigate their relationships between them.
Segregation can cause social division, inequality, and limited access to resources and opportunities for marginalized groups. It can also lead to discrimination, prejudice, and lack of understanding between different communities.