STATUS
What is the key difference between achieved and ascribed status's?
Achieved statuses are earned through individual effort.
Ascribed statuses are assigned at birth.
What is the relationship between a status and a role?
A status is a social position a person holds within a society, while a role is the set of expected behaviors associated with that status.
What are the key components of social structure?
Social structure refers to the patterned social arrangements in society that are both relatively stable and shape individual behavior.
How does social comparison affect self-esteem?
Upward social comparison can lower self-esteem if the individual feels they cant attain the same level.
What is the difference between a primary group and a secondary group?
Primary groups are characterized by close, personal, and enduring relationships. Secondary groups are larger and more formal.
Can an ascribed status influence the achievement of an achieved status? Yes or No
Yes
What is role conflict, and how does it arise?
Role conflict occurs when the expectations associated with different roles a person holds clash.
How does social structure influence individual agency?
While individuals have agency, social structure provides the context within which these choices are made.
What are some common barriers to effective communication in social interactions?
Differences in communication styles, language barriers, cultural differences and lack of active listening.
How can a reference group influence an individual's behavior, even if they are not a member of that group?
Individual's might define themselves in opposition to a group, adjusting their behavior to differentiate themselves from a group.
Can an achieved status influence an ascribed status?
It can influence how that ascribed status is perceived or treated.
What is role strain?
Role strain arises from the conflicting demands within a single role.
What is the difference between macro-level and micro- level social structure?
Macro-level social structure refers to large scale social systems and institutions.
Micro-level social structure
How does group think influence decision-making in social groups?
It can lead to poor decision making due to lack of diverse perspectives, suppression of dissent, and an illusion of invulnerability.
Can a group be both a primary and secondary groups simultaneously? Yes or No
No.
Are all achieved statuses positive?
No. Achieved statuses can be negative.
How do social norms influence the performance of roles?
Social norms dictate the acceptable ways to perform a role within a given society.
How does social structure change over time?
Technological advancements, social movements, demographic shifts, and environmental changes.
What is the role of empathy in building and maintaining social relationships?
It allows individuals to connect with others on an emotional level,fostering trust, compassion, and mutual understanding.
How does the size of a group affect its dynamics and the interactions between members?
Smaller groups allow for more personal interaction.
Larger groups tend to be more formal and structured.
How does the concept of achieved and ascribed statuses help us understand social stratification?
Societies often allocate resources and opportunities unequally based on both achieved and ascribed statuses.
How can understanding roles contribute to a better understanding of social interaction?
By understanding the roles individuals play, we can better interpret their actions and motivations in social interactions.
How does social structure contribute to social stability and order?
Social structure provides predictability and regularity in social life.
How do social norms influence individual behavior?
They provide a framework for acceptable conduct and help maintain social order.
Provide an example of how marketers use reference groups to influence consumer behavior?
They might depict celebrities or admired figures using a product, implying that purchasing the product will associate the consumer with that desirable group.