Social Interaction Flashcards
Status
a position in society used to classify individuals
Ascirbed Status
involuntarily assigned
Achieved Status
voluntarily earned
Master Status
primary identitiy
Roles
set of beliefs, values, and norms that define the expectations of a certain status
Group
2 or more individuals with similar characteristics who share a sense of unity
Network
observable pattern of social relationships between individuals or groups
Organization
group with a structure and culture designed to achieve specific goals: exists outside of each individuals membership within the organization
Display Rules
unspoken rules that govern the expression of emotion
Impression Management
maintenance of a public image through various strategies
Dramaturgical Approach
individuals create images of themselves in the same way that actors perform a role in front of an audience