Social Roles Flashcards
1
Q
What is a role?
A
Part a person plays within a group or situation.
2
Q
What is status?
A
The position a person occupies in a particular setting.
3
Q
What is ascribed status?
A
Status that someone is born with e.g. member of the royal family.
4
Q
What is achieved status?
A
Status that you work for e.g. teacher.