Key to the analysis of micro-level social interactions are the concepts of: social status, social roles, status set, role set, role conflict, status strain, and social structure.
This assignment ask you to apply these concepts to your current life by reflecting on the social dimensions of yourself.
Review the definition and examples of these concepts in your textbook (or better, check your notes from chapter 4 and class lecture). Then, complete the following learning activity:
Identify (list) 10 social statuses that you currently occupy. ( 5 points)
Select the 5 most important statuses that you currently occupy and describe the social roles associated with each status. Identify which statuses are ascribed and which ones are achieved. (30 points)
Are you experiencing any role conflict? Explain. (5 points)
Are you experiencing any status status strain or role strain? Explain. (5 points)
Attach a photo of yourself that represent your “social-self.” (5 points)
