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Understanding Social Status, Roles, and the Dynamics of Role Conflict

Explore the concept of social status, which is defined by expectations, rights, and duties within society. Learn to differentiate between ascribed and achieved statuses, and identify your master status. Delve into the roles associated with your statuses, and consider the expectations that come with them. Reflect on a relational role in your life and share experiences of role ambiguity and conflict. Understand the nuances of role strain and the challenges that arise when demands conflict within a single status.

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Understanding Social Status, Roles, and the Dynamics of Role Conflict

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  2. Status • A socially defined position in a group or society characterized by certain expectations, rights, and duties • Using your guide, note your: • Ascribed statuses • Achieved statuses • Which status, if any, would be considered your master status?

  3. Roles • When we occupy a status, we play a role • What expectations are there in some of the roles you play? • Give an example of a relational (complementary) role in your life. • Have you ever experienced role ambiguity? If so, what was the situation?

  4. Conflicts and Strains • Role conflict – occurs when one is pulled in different directions from different statuses (provide examples from your own life) • Role Strain – Incompatible demands are built into a single status (again, examples)

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