Elements of Social Interaction Flashcards
a status
this is a position in society used to classify individuals
an ascribed status
this is involuntarily assigned to an individ based on race, ethnicity, gender, fam background and so on
achieved status
this is voluntarily earned by an individual
a master status
is the status by which an individual is primarily identified
role
a role is a set of beliefs, values, and norms that define the expectations of a certain status in a social situation
role performance
refers to carrying out behaviors of a given role
a role partner
this is another individ who helps define a specific role within the relationship
a role set
a roll set contains all the different roles associated with a status
role conflict
this occurs when one has difficulty in satisfying the requirements of multiple roles simultaneously
Groups
these are made up of two or more individuals with similar characteristics that share a sense of unity
a peer group
this is a self-selected group formed around simliar interests, ages, and statuses
a family group
this is the group into which an individual is born, adopted, or married
an in group
this is one with which an individual identifies
an out group
is one with which an individual competes or opposes
a reference group
this is a group to which an individual compares him or herself