Roles And Status Flashcards
1
Q
What is a role?
A
The part a person plays within a group or situation
2
Q
Can someone have more than one role?
A
Yes, each role has a set of norms or patterns or behaviour attached
3
Q
Example of roles…
A
Sister, mother, teammate, and employee
4
Q
What is status?
A
Status is attached to a person due to what roles they have in society.
5
Q
What is ascribed status?
A
Refers to a status someone was born with.
6
Q
Example of ascribed status…
A
Prince William was born into the status of being the future king.
7
Q
What is achieved status?
A
Refers to the status that you work for.
8
Q
Example of achieved status…
A
A teacher - would have had to work hard for their qualifications in order to achieve their status.
