Many of the secondary groups we belong to are a paradox in the sense that we are close to some members yet distant from most others.Which statement best identifies how people foster their shared sense of group belonging?
A) Group belonging is an illusion.
B) Group belonging is delusional.
C) Group belonging is imagined.
D) Group belonging is created.

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Group belonging is often considered "imagined" because individuals feel a sense of connection and shared identity with the group, even if they do not have personal relationships with all members. This concept, famously discussed by Benedict Anderson in the context of nations, applies to various types of groups where the sense of community is constructed in the minds of the members.

Many of the Secondary Groups We Belong to Are a Paradox