What are roles, role models and conflict Flashcards
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Roles
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Are the patterns of behavior which are expected from individuals in society
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Role models
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Are people’s patterns of behavior which others copy and model their own behavior on.
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Role conflict
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Is the conflict between the successful performance of 2 or more roles at the same time, such as worker,mother,student.
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Social control
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The various methods used to persuade or force individuals to conform to the dominant social norms and values of a society.
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Deviance
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Is the failure to conform to social norms
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Sanctions
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The rewards and punishments by which social control is achieved and conformity to norms and values enforced.
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Positive sanctions
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Rewards of various kinds
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Negative sanctions
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Various types of punishment
