List four different statuses that you occupy in society. Then for each status, list what you believe are societal expectations of these roles as well as your own interpretations of and expectations about the roles. Identify each status as either ascribed or achieved. Also, based on your lists, identify one case of role conflict and one case of role strain. Then answer the questions below.
How does your interpretation of the roles attached to your statuses differ from societies expectations? If they did not differ, why do you think that is?
Do you think Americans in today's society have more or less instances of role strain and role conflict than 100 years ago? Why do you say that? How does this affect our ability to successfully perform all of our roles?
