A Bug's Life Primary Groups

To begin, a primary group is defined as a group which includes the characteristics of intimacy, long-term interaction, and face-to-face cooperation. A primary group in A Bug’s Life are the worker ants. The ants are a primary group because they work together very often, they are also made up of close friends or family. The ants have a close relationship and an understanding of each other. Next, an in-group is a group in which we feel loyal to. An example of this can be when Flik feels loyalty towards his colony. This is shown when Flik sets out to recruit help in order to protect his colony from the grasshoppers. Lastly, a reference group is when we refer to that group’s standards, and evaluate ourselves. I believe the reference group in this particular movie are the older ants of the colony and perhaps the co-worker ants. This is because I believe the ant colony holds a close relationship with each other. In the movie, those are the “people” in which the other ants look up too.
First, an out-group is defined as a group in which an individual feels antagonism. From the ants point of view, the grasshoppers perfectly fit into this particular group. The grasshoppers in this movie are sort of bullies towards the ant colony. For example, the grasshoppers make the ants gather food for them. The
One particular leadership style she showed was a democratic one. A democratic leadership style means that the leader will try to reach a consensus. In other words, a democratic leader will consider the majority of opinion. A democratic leadership style is the best leadership style because it allows the people to have a say in things. Princess Atta focuses on the ideas and concerns of the ants in her colony. In the movie, Princess Atta encourages teamwork in her colony as well. All in all, I believe Princess Atta displayed the characteristics of a democratic leader in some parts of the