Roles
What is the role of a firefighter
To save kittens or put out fires
This institution ensures the transmission of values, patterns of behavior, and certain skills and knowledge
School
A status given to someone according to their qualities beyond their control
Ascribed Status
A system used to trade goods and/or services
Barter System
Occurs when there is a conflict in a singular role
Role Strain
This institution takes responsibility for raising young and teaching norms and values
Family
a status earned by one's own accomplishments
Achieved Status
What category does agricultural society fall into
Preindustrial
A behavior expected of someone occupying a particular status
Role
Organizes the production distribution and consumption of goods
Economic
A defined position in a group or society
Status
Postindustrial
Occurs when fulfilling the role of one status but gets in the way of accomplishing the roles in a different status
Role Conflict
Provides a shared, collective explanation of the meaning of life
Religion
A status that determines someone's social identity
Master Status
What are the three types of societies
Preindustrial, Industrial, Postindustrial
The different roles attached to a singular status
Role Set
System of norms that governs the exercise and distribution of power
What is the status of Mr. Teater
Loser/Brother/Son/Teacher
This strategy is used to classify societies based on how they use their technology
subsistence strategies