How does joining a group effect someone's identity?

Question

How does joining a group, (like a fraternity, sorority or organization), effect someone's identity? What changes occur or how does that process occur.....

Answer 1

The group or coterie has a mission. You become subject to the pressures of following the agenda. Your identity as an individual gets skewed with the group identity.

Answer 2

ROFLMAO   One would NOT include AA on a CV...LOLOL

If we desire the acceptance of a "group" of people, we may alter the way we think or behave in order to "fit it".  If this change suits us, we generally feel accepted and comfortable.  For example, if I want to become a really good public speaker, I may join Toastmasters in order to learn the ropes and practice.  I begin to identify with members of this group because it is important to me to be a good speaker and these people are "pros" or learning, as I am.  It feels good to be a part of a group...we have a need to belong, as humans and I can advance my cause or become a better speaker.  What changed? Prior to wanting to become a better speaker, I never even considered joining Toastmasters.  Once I realized my desire, my mind became open to joining this group.

Answer 3

somthing like a pressure group (AA or smthing like that) can be shown on your CV as your profile, and with u supporting them they can pressure the goverment into doing things to help yur group, numbers mean power, but im probaly WAY off lol

Answer 4

It makes them feel that they are part of something good. such as a family to them. They may display new actions then they would be around their own family.