Joining is fascinating paradigm, which is separate from attaching. Characteristic of Joining is to join two bodies firmly together. Attaching does not indicate its intension of putting something together firmly. Because attaching two members could be with the help of tape, glue, thread, etc which are temporary in nature. One can attach a piece of paper on the wall with the help of glue-stick or tape, which are temporary. Similarly a magnet can attach a piece of note-pad on refrigerator which is obviously temporary. Therefore, joining paradigm indicates more permanency.

Join could express different aspects of material or social. Joining socially and professionally indicates similar thinking and likeness whereas, material joining is to secure and give a sense of safety.

“1. To put or bring together so as to make continuous or form a unit: join two boards with nails; joined hands in a circle.
2. To put or bring into close association or relationship: two families that were joined by marriage; join forces.
3. To connect (points), as with a straight line.
4. To meet and merge with: where the creek joins the river.”
(Ref. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/joining ; Sept. 13, 2012)

Hence, from design point of view join indicates two separate parts are put together firmly so that they do not fall apart. Permanent joining indicates safety. Following are some of the examples of joining because of social cause or behavioural-

Plate 1A Join- hands (Social)	1B Togetherness (Humanitarian)	1C Dahi-Handi  (Janmashthami )	1D Arab Nations (Political)