Roles
What is a role?
The behavior, the rights, and obligations expected for someone occupying a particular status.
What is an ascribed status?
something assigned according to something beyond a persons control
What is social interaction?
the process by which we act and react to those around us.
Who was w.E.B Du bois ?
an American sociologist best known for his scholarship on race and racism in the aftermath of the US Civil War.
What does institution mean ?
organized systems of norms and structures that help regulate and govern specific areas of social life
What is it called when a persons role interferes with their other role/roles?
Role conflict
What is an achieved status?
Skills ,knowledge, or abilities acquired by a person earning it.
What is body language?
Using nonverbal communication, such as facial expressions and hand gestures, to convey meaning
a German sociologist best known for his neo-Kantian approach to sociology
Who the sociologist?
Georg simmel
Would school be an example of institution?
Yes
Michael works at Publix after school every day, He recently quit his job bc He would miss out on homework and get no sleep. What is this an example of?
Role exit
What is the significance of a master status?
It shapes a persons life and determines their social identity
When two or more parties are trying to gain an advantage over each other, what is it an example of?
Competition
Who was c.wright mills?
was a sociologist who believed that knowledge was the crucial element to social change.
Yes
When a person has different roles in a society it is called?
Role set
Define a status
A position in a group or society
What is empathy?
The ability to understand and share the feelings, thoughts, and actions of others
Who are the three important figures of sociology
Karl Marx, max weber, Emile Durkheim
What is the purpose of institutions?
To provide structure, order, and guidance
Trying to take care of my baby I had at a young age would be an example of ?
Role strain
i got a full scholarship to the university of LSU and my friend is a walk on, wich one is an example of ascribed status?
The freind
Why is active listening a good thing?
Showing that you are interested in what someone is saying
Who is the father of sociology?
August comte
What are the 5 institutions in society?
Religion, family, economy, education, state of government