Chapter 4 Quiz 1 Terms Flashcards
Network of interrelated status and roles that guide human interactions
Social structure
Socially defined position in a group or society
Status
The behavior, rights and obligations expected of someone occupying a particular status
Role
Assigned according to qualities beyond a persons control
Ascribed status
Individuals acquire through their own efforts
Achieved status
Plays the greatest role in shaping a persons life and determining his or her own local identity
Master status
Corresponding roles that define the patterns of interactions between related statuses
Reciprocal roles
Socially determined behaviors expected of a person preforming a role
Role expectation
Actual role behavior does not always match he behavior expected in society
Role performance
Different roles attached to a single status
Role set
When fulfilling the role expectations of one status makes it difficult to fulfill the role expectations of another status
Role conflict
Occurs when a person has difficulty meeting the expectations of a single status
Role strain
When statuses and roles are organized to satisfy one or more of the basic needs of society
Social institutions
Whenever people interact in an effort to receive a reward or a return for their actions
Exchange
Idea that if you do something for someone that person owes you something in return is the backs of exchange
Reciprocity
