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2. Status A socially defined position in a group or society characterized by certain expectations, rights, and duties Using your guide, note your: –Ascribed statuses –Achieved statuses Which status, if any, would be considered your master status?

3. Roles When we occupy a status, we play a role What expectations are there in some of the roles you play? Give an example of a relational (complementary) role in your life. Have you ever experienced role ambiguity? If so, what was the situation?

4. Conflicts and Strains Role conflict – occurs when one is pulled in different directions from different statuses (provide examples from your own life) Role Strain – Incompatible demands are built into a single status (again, examples)