Casual crowds

Definition

A casual crowd consists of people who come together in the same place but do not have a unified purpose or identify. They might share a space due to coincidence or a shared interest in an event, yet their interaction is minimal.

Related terms

Collective behavior: The spontaneous and unstructured behavior of a group of people who may violate societal norms.

Social movements:

Organized efforts by large groups of people to promote or resist social change through collective action.

Mass society theory: A theory suggesting that social movements offer a sense of belonging to individuals who feel alienated and disconnected from others